Meaning of the word actual in English

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actual

US /ˈæk.tʃu.əl/

UK /ˈæk.tʃu.əl/

existing in fact; real

Example:

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The actual cost was much higher than estimated.

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We need to know the actual number of participants.

Synonym:

real true genuine authentic factual

Synonym:

theoretical potential imaginary hypothetical

used to emphasize something that is true or exists

Example:

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I didn't think he would actually do it.

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The movie was actually quite good.

Synonym:

indeed in fact really truly genuinely

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actually