adverb
- in fact; really; as a matter of truth
- used to emphasize that something is surprising or contrary to what might be expected
- used to politely correct someone or introduce a different opinion
Usage: conversational
Examples
- I thought the movie would be boring, but it was actually quite good.
- She looks young, but she’s actually 35 years old.
- Did you actually finish your homework?
- Actually, I think we should leave earlier than planned.
- The test was actually easier than I expected.
- Actually, that’s not quite right.
- He actually apologized for his mistake.