actually
gb/ˈækt͡ʃəli/ us/ˈækt͡ʃəli/
A2
Ingles
~ 400
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
adverb
A2
property
1
in reality or truth
Used to show that something is true, especially when it is different from what people think.
Padron ng paggamit:
actually [clause]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes use 'actually' when they mean 'currently' because of false friends in other languages (e.g., 'actualmente' in Spanish).
Mga kasingkahulugan
really (Similar in meaning, but often more emotional or emphatic.)
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in fact (More formal and neutral, often used in writing.)
Mga kasalungat
supposedly (Suggests something is believed or claimed but may not be true.)
Mga kolokasyon
actually true
|actually happened
|actually works
|actually exists
Mga tema
daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- 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.
Padron ng paggamit:
actually, [clause]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may overuse 'actually' in corrections, making speech sound overly formal or abrupt.
Mga kasingkahulugan
as a matter of fact (More formal and sometimes slightly emphatic.)
Mga kasalungat
exactly (Confirms agreement rather than correcting.)
Mga kolokasyon
actually no
|actually yes
|actually I think
Mga tema
communication
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- Actually, I don't agree with that.
- I thought she was American. Actually, she's Australian.
- Actually, we met before at a conference.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- 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.
Padron ng paggamit:
actually [verb/phrase]
Mga kasingkahulugan
truly (Slightly more formal and poetic in tone.)
Mga kasalungat
barely (Suggests minimal degree rather than emphasis.)
Mga kolokasyon
actually believe
|actually want
|actually know
Mga tema
communication
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- I actually enjoy cleaning the house.
- He actually won the competition against all odds.
- We actually saw a whale during our trip.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- I actually like this song.
- She actually speaks three languages.
- We actually went to the same school.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
actually
IPA
GB/ˈækt͡ʃəli/
US/ˈækt͡ʃəli/
Mga pantig at diin
ac - tu - ally (3 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (ac)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
- Base: actually
- Plural: actuallies
Mga kaugnay na salita
Mga ekspresyon
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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- Can you tell me what actually happened last night?
- Here's what actually happened during the meeting.