英語

actual

gb/ˈækt͡ʃuəl/ us/ˈækt͡ʃuəl/
B1 英語
~ 1500
語義
0件の語義
adjective B1 property
1

real, not imagined

Real and true, not just in your mind or on paper.

用法パターン: the actual [thing]
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes confuse 'actual' with 'current'. In English, 'actual' means 'real', not 'present time'. For example, 'my actual job' means 'my real job', not 'my job right now'.
類義語
real (Most common synonym; slightly less formal and more general.) | genuine (Emphasizes authenticity or truthfulness, often of objects or claims.)
対義語
imaginary (Exists only in the mind; not real.) | theoretical (Based on ideas or theory; not yet proven real or practical.)
コロケーション
actual fact |actual cost |actual event |actual reason |actual size
テーマ
daily life |communication |core_vocabulary
例文
  • The actual cost was higher than we expected.
  • She finally met the actual author of the book.
  • This photo shows the actual size of the product.
  • We were surprised by the actual number of people who came.
  • The actual problem is lack of communication.
学習者向け例文
  • This is the actual price of the car.
  • I saw the actual painting in the museum.
  • The actual story is very different.
  • He told me the actual reason for his trip.
adjective B2 property
2

emphasizing exact thing

Used to talk about the exact or main thing, not something related or similar.

用法パターン: the actual [noun]
類義語
precise (Focuses on exactness; often used for details.) | specific (Highlights particular one among others.)
対義語
approximate (Not exact or precise.)
コロケーション
the actual moment |the actual point |the actual reason
テーマ
communication |core_vocabulary
例文
  • The movie was good, but the actual ending was disappointing.
  • We were late for the wedding but arrived just before the actual ceremony began.
  • He looks younger than his actual age.
  • The actual point I wanted to make is different.
学習者向け例文
  • The actual game starts at 8 pm.
  • This is the actual key for the door.
  • The actual meeting will be tomorrow.
  • I forgot the actual name of the store.
文法
辞書形
actual
IPA
GB/ˈækt͡ʃuəl/
US/ˈækt͡ʃuəl/
音節・強勢
ac - tu - al (3音節)
Stress on 1st syllable (ac)
活用形
Adjective
  • Base: actual
関連語
Core family
actually adverb A2
Related words
actuality noun
Advanced or less common
actualize verb actualization noun
表現

actual size

1
/ˈækt͡ʃuəl sˈaɪz/
fixed phrase

real size of something

The real size of something, not a smaller or larger version.

例文
  • This map shows the island at actual size.
  • The drawing is at actual size so you can see details clearly.

in actual fact

1
/ˈɪn ˈækt͡ʃuəl fˈækt/
fixed phrase

really, in truth

Used to say that something is true, especially when it is surprising or different from what people think.

例文
  • In actual fact, he has never been to France.
  • They seem happy, but in actual fact they argue a lot.

the actual facts

1
/ðə ˈækt͡ʃuəl fˈækts/
fixed phrase

the real facts

The real and true information about something, not guesses or stories.

例文
  • Before deciding, let's look at the actual facts.
  • The article does not present the actual facts of the case.

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