actually

US /ˈæk.tʃu.ə.li/
UK /ˈæk.tʃu.ə.li/
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1.

thực ra, thực sự

as a matter of fact; in reality

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I thought it would be difficult, but it was actually quite easy.
Tôi nghĩ nó sẽ khó, nhưng thực ra nó khá dễ.
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He said he was busy, but he was actually just watching TV.
Anh ấy nói bận, nhưng thực ra anh ấy chỉ đang xem TV.
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in factin realityindeedtrulyreally
2.

thực sự, quả thật

used to emphasize a statement or to express a contrast

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I didn't want to go, but I went actually.
Tôi không muốn đi, nhưng cuối cùng tôi đã đi.
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Did you actually finish all that work?
Bạn thực sự đã hoàn thành tất cả công việc đó à?
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reallyindeedin factgenuinely
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actual