actually
gb/ˈækt͡ʃəli/ us/ˈækt͡ʃəli/
A2
इंग्रजी
~ 400
अर्थ
० अर्थ
adverb
A2
property
1
in reality or truth
Used to show that something is true, especially when it is different from what people think.
वापर नमुना:
actually [clause]
सामान्य चूक:
Learners sometimes use 'actually' when they mean 'currently' because of false friends in other languages (e.g., 'actualmente' in Spanish).
समानार्थी शब्द
really (Similar in meaning, but often more emotional or emphatic.)
|
in fact (More formal and neutral, often used in writing.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
supposedly (Suggests something is believed or claimed but may not be true.)
सहप्रयोग
actually true
|actually happened
|actually works
|actually exists
विषय
daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
- 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.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
- 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.
वापर नमुना:
actually, [clause]
सामान्य चूक:
Learners may overuse 'actually' in corrections, making speech sound overly formal or abrupt.
समानार्थी शब्द
as a matter of fact (More formal and sometimes slightly emphatic.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
exactly (Confirms agreement rather than correcting.)
सहप्रयोग
actually no
|actually yes
|actually I think
विषय
communication
|core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
- Actually, I don't agree with that.
- I thought she was American. Actually, she's Australian.
- Actually, we met before at a conference.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
- 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.
वापर नमुना:
actually [verb/phrase]
समानार्थी शब्द
truly (Slightly more formal and poetic in tone.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
barely (Suggests minimal degree rather than emphasis.)
सहप्रयोग
actually believe
|actually want
|actually know
विषय
communication
|core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
- I actually enjoy cleaning the house.
- He actually won the competition against all odds.
- We actually saw a whale during our trip.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
- I actually like this song.
- She actually speaks three languages.
- We actually went to the same school.
व्याकरण
शब्दकोशातील रूप
actually
IPA
GB/ˈækt͡ʃəli/
US/ˈækt͡ʃəli/
अक्षरविभाग आणि जोर
ac - tu - ally (३ अक्षरखंड)
Stress on 1st syllable (ac)
शब्दरूपे
Noun
- Base: actually
- Plural: actuallies
संबंधित शब्द
वाक्प्रचार
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.
उदाहरणे
- 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.
उदाहरणे
- 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.
उदाहरणे
- Can you tell me what actually happened last night?
- Here's what actually happened during the meeting.