actual

US /ˈæk.tʃu.əl/

UK /ˈæk.tʃu.əl/

1.

existing in fact; real

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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.

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real true genuine authentic factual

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theoretical potential imaginary hypothetical

2.

used to emphasize something that is true or exists

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I didn't think he would actually do it.

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The movie was actually quite good.

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indeed in fact really truly genuinely

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actually