actually
gb/ˈækt͡ʃəli/ us/ˈækt͡ʃəli/
A2
İngilizce
~ 400
Anlamlar
0 anlam
adverb
A2
property
1
in reality or truth
Used to show that something is true, especially when it is different from what people think.
Kullanım kalıbı:
actually [clause]
Sık yapılan hata:
Learners sometimes use 'actually' when they mean 'currently' because of false friends in other languages (e.g., 'actualmente' in Spanish).
Eş anlamlılar
really (Similar in meaning, but often more emotional or emphatic.)
|
in fact (More formal and neutral, often used in writing.)
Zıt anlamlılar
supposedly (Suggests something is believed or claimed but may not be true.)
Eşdizimler
actually true
|actually happened
|actually works
|actually exists
Konular
daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Örnekler
- 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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
- 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.
Kullanım kalıbı:
actually, [clause]
Sık yapılan hata:
Learners may overuse 'actually' in corrections, making speech sound overly formal or abrupt.
Eş anlamlılar
as a matter of fact (More formal and sometimes slightly emphatic.)
Zıt anlamlılar
exactly (Confirms agreement rather than correcting.)
Eşdizimler
actually no
|actually yes
|actually I think
Konular
communication
|core_vocabulary
Örnekler
- Actually, I don't agree with that.
- I thought she was American. Actually, she's Australian.
- Actually, we met before at a conference.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
- 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.
Kullanım kalıbı:
actually [verb/phrase]
Eş anlamlılar
truly (Slightly more formal and poetic in tone.)
Zıt anlamlılar
barely (Suggests minimal degree rather than emphasis.)
Eşdizimler
actually believe
|actually want
|actually know
Konular
communication
|core_vocabulary
Örnekler
- I actually enjoy cleaning the house.
- He actually won the competition against all odds.
- We actually saw a whale during our trip.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
- I actually like this song.
- She actually speaks three languages.
- We actually went to the same school.
Dil bilgisi
Sözlük biçimi
actually
IPA
GB/ˈækt͡ʃəli/
US/ˈækt͡ʃəli/
Heceler ve vurgu
ac - tu - ally (3 hece)
Stress on 1st syllable (ac)
Kelime biçimleri
Noun
- Base: actually
- Plural: actuallies
Kelime ailesi
İfadeler
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.
Örnekler
- 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.
Örnekler
- 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.
Örnekler
- Can you tell me what actually happened last night?
- Here's what actually happened during the meeting.