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actually
01
used to emphasize a fact or the truth of a situation
Examples
Many people assumed she was the manager, but, actually, she's a senior consultant.
It may sound like a cliché, but, actually, dreams can influence our emotions and thoughts.
02
used to show surprise when someone says something that is not true
Examples
It 's not a diamond ring, actually.
Actually, I was born in California.
03
as a sentence modifier to add slight emphasis
04
at the present moment
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