actually

/ˈækt‍ʃuːə‍li/

/ˈækˌtʃuəɫi/, /ˈækʃəɫi/, /ˈæktʃɫi/

actually

used to emphasize a fact or the truth of a situation

synonyms : really

used to show surprise when someone says something that is not true

synonyms : in reality

as a sentence modifier to add slight emphasis

at the present moment

Examples

1. Our team actually won!

2. The quiet girl in the corner is actually a brilliant writer.

3. It's actually an incredibly good deal!

4. Some of my patients are actually staring death in the face.