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10 Language-to-English DictionariesActually
/ˈæk.tʃu.ə.li/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
As the truth or facts of a matter; really.
"He didn't actually expect to win the competition." - 2
Used to highlight an unexpected or surprising detail.
"She actually finished the marathon in under three hours."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the adjective actual, originating from Late Latin actualis, from Latin actus (an act). It evolved in the late 16th century to mean in act or in fact, gradually shifting in modern usage to express emphasis, truth, or mild surprise.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Actually" is said worldwide
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effectivement
Transliteration: ɛ.fɛk.tiv.mɑ̃
"Il a effectivement réussi son examen."
tatsächlich
Transliteration: ˈtat.zɛç.lɪç
"Das ist tatsächlich passiert."
effettivamente
Transliteration: ef.fet.ti.vaˈmen.te
"Lui ha effettivamente detto questo."
realmente
Transliteration: re.alˈmen.te
"Ella realmente quería ayudar."
realmente
Transliteration: ʁe.awˈmẽ.tʃi
"Eles realmente conseguiram vencer."
वास्तव में
Transliteration: vastav mein
"वह वास्तव में बहुत दयालु है।"
实际上
Transliteration: shíjìshang
"他实际上知道答案。"
실제로
Transliteration: sil-jje-ro
"그는 실제로 그것을 보았다."
実際に
Transliteration: jissai ni
"彼は実際にそれをやった。"
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