Meaning of the word actually in English

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actually

US /ˈæk.tʃu.ə.li/

UK /ˈæk.tʃu.ə.li/

as a matter of fact; in reality

Example:

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I thought it would be difficult, but it was actually quite easy.

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He said he was busy, but he was actually just watching TV.

Synonym:

in fact in reality indeed truly really

used to emphasize a statement or to express a contrast

Example:

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I didn't want to go, but I went actually.

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Did you actually finish all that work?

Synonym:

really indeed in fact genuinely

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