actually
gb/ˈækt͡ʃəli/ us/ˈækt͡ʃəli/
A2
انگریزی
~ 400
معانی
0 معانی
adverb
A2
property
1
in reality or truth
Used to show that something is true, especially when it is different from what people think.
استعمال کا انداز:
actually [clause]
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes use 'actually' when they mean 'currently' because of false friends in other languages (e.g., 'actualmente' in Spanish).
ہم معنی الفاظ
really (Similar in meaning, but often more emotional or emphatic.)
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in fact (More formal and neutral, often used in writing.)
متضاد الفاظ
supposedly (Suggests something is believed or claimed but may not be true.)
لفظی تراکیب
actually true
|actually happened
|actually works
|actually exists
موضوعات
daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
مثالیں
- 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- 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.
استعمال کا انداز:
actually, [clause]
عام غلطی:
Learners may overuse 'actually' in corrections, making speech sound overly formal or abrupt.
ہم معنی الفاظ
as a matter of fact (More formal and sometimes slightly emphatic.)
متضاد الفاظ
exactly (Confirms agreement rather than correcting.)
لفظی تراکیب
actually no
|actually yes
|actually I think
موضوعات
communication
|core_vocabulary
مثالیں
- Actually, I don't agree with that.
- I thought she was American. Actually, she's Australian.
- Actually, we met before at a conference.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- 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.
استعمال کا انداز:
actually [verb/phrase]
ہم معنی الفاظ
truly (Slightly more formal and poetic in tone.)
متضاد الفاظ
barely (Suggests minimal degree rather than emphasis.)
لفظی تراکیب
actually believe
|actually want
|actually know
موضوعات
communication
|core_vocabulary
مثالیں
- I actually enjoy cleaning the house.
- He actually won the competition against all odds.
- We actually saw a whale during our trip.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- I actually like this song.
- She actually speaks three languages.
- We actually went to the same school.
گرامر
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IPA
GB/ˈækt͡ʃəli/
US/ˈækt͡ʃəli/
ہجا بندی اور زور
ac - tu - ally (3 ہجے)
Stress on 1st syllable (ac)
لفظ کی شکلیں
Noun
- Base: actually
- Plural: actuallies
متعلقہ الفاظ
عبارات
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.
مثالیں
- 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.
مثالیں
- 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.
مثالیں
- Can you tell me what actually happened last night?
- Here's what actually happened during the meeting.