actually

🇺🇸 /ˈæktʃuəli/ 🇬🇧 /ˈæktʃuəli/
Frequency
Difficulty
Tags TOP500Oxford3000CEFR-A2
adverb
A2

used to say something is true or real

Many people there can actually help you with your problem.

A2

used to show something is different from what people think

Our sales actually went up last month, which surprised everyone.

A2

used to politely correct someone

Actually, it might be better to wait until tomorrow to do this.

A2

used to politely get attention or say something difficult

Actually, I'm quite busy right now—can we talk later?

translation

adv. used to say something is true or real; used to show something is different from what people think; used to politely correct someone; used to politely get attention or say something difficult