actually
gb/ˈækt͡ʃəli/ us/ˈækt͡ʃəli/
A2
אנגלית
~ 400
משמעויות
0 משמעויות
adverb
A2
property
1
in reality or truth
Used to show that something is true, especially when it is different from what people think.
תבנית שימוש:
actually [clause]
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes use 'actually' when they mean 'currently' because of false friends in other languages (e.g., 'actualmente' in Spanish).
מילים נרדפות
really (Similar in meaning, but often more emotional or emphatic.)
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in fact (More formal and neutral, often used in writing.)
הפכים
supposedly (Suggests something is believed or claimed but may not be true.)
צירופים
actually true
|actually happened
|actually works
|actually exists
נושאים
daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
- I thought he was joking, but he was actually serious.
- She actually finished the project ahead of schedule.
- He seems confident, but he's actually quite nervous.
- That movie was actually better than I expected.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- It is actually very easy to make.
- He is actually my brother.
- She is actually from Canada.
- The shop is actually open on Sunday.
adverb
B1
property
2
to express surprise or correction
Used to say something different from what someone thinks or said before.
תבנית שימוש:
actually, [clause]
טעות נפוצה:
Learners may overuse 'actually' in corrections, making speech sound overly formal or abrupt.
מילים נרדפות
as a matter of fact (More formal and sometimes slightly emphatic.)
הפכים
exactly (Confirms agreement rather than correcting.)
צירופים
actually no
|actually yes
|actually I think
נושאים
communication
|core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
- Actually, I don't agree with that.
- I thought she was American. Actually, she's Australian.
- Actually, we met before at a conference.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- Actually, I can't come tomorrow.
- Actually, this is my seat.
- Actually, I am not hungry.
adverb
B1
property
3
to emphasize truth or importance
Used to make a statement stronger or more surprising.
תבנית שימוש:
actually [verb/phrase]
מילים נרדפות
truly (Slightly more formal and poetic in tone.)
הפכים
barely (Suggests minimal degree rather than emphasis.)
צירופים
actually believe
|actually want
|actually know
נושאים
communication
|core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
- I actually enjoy cleaning the house.
- He actually won the competition against all odds.
- We actually saw a whale during our trip.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- I actually like this song.
- She actually speaks three languages.
- We actually went to the same school.
דקדוק
צורת המילון
actually
IPA
GB/ˈækt͡ʃəli/
US/ˈækt͡ʃəli/
הברות והטעמה
ac - tu - ally (3 הברות)
Stress on 1st syllable (ac)
צורות המילה
Noun
- Base: actually
- Plural: actuallies
משפחת מילים
ביטויים
actually speaking
1/ˈækt͡ʃəli spˈikɪŋ/
fixed phrase
talking about reality or facts directly
Used to say that you are talking about the real facts of something.
דוגמאות
- Actually speaking, the plan is not possible.
- Actually speaking, we don't have enough data yet.
not actually
1/nˈɑt ˈækt͡ʃəli/
fixed phrase
not in reality or truth
Used to say that something is not really true or did not really happen.
דוגמאות
- It looks dangerous, but it's not actually harmful.
- He seemed angry, but he was not actually upset.
what actually happened
1/wˈʌt ˈækt͡ʃəli hˈæpənd/
fixed phrase
describe the real events that occurred
Used to ask about or explain the real events in a situation.
דוגמאות
- Can you tell me what actually happened last night?
- Here's what actually happened during the meeting.