actually
gb/ˈækt͡ʃəli/ us/ˈækt͡ʃəli/
A2
Anh
~ 400
Các nghĩa
0 nghĩa
adverb
A2
property
1
in reality or truth
Used to show that something is true, especially when it is different from what people think.
Mẫu sử dụng:
actually [clause]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes use 'actually' when they mean 'currently' because of false friends in other languages (e.g., 'actualmente' in Spanish).
Từ đồng nghĩa
really (Similar in meaning, but often more emotional or emphatic.)
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in fact (More formal and neutral, often used in writing.)
Từ trái nghĩa
supposedly (Suggests something is believed or claimed but may not be true.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
actually true
|actually happened
|actually works
|actually exists
Chủ đề
daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- 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.
Mẫu sử dụng:
actually, [clause]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners may overuse 'actually' in corrections, making speech sound overly formal or abrupt.
Từ đồng nghĩa
as a matter of fact (More formal and sometimes slightly emphatic.)
Từ trái nghĩa
exactly (Confirms agreement rather than correcting.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
actually no
|actually yes
|actually I think
Chủ đề
communication
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- Actually, I don't agree with that.
- I thought she was American. Actually, she's Australian.
- Actually, we met before at a conference.
Ví dụ cho người học
- 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.
Mẫu sử dụng:
actually [verb/phrase]
Từ đồng nghĩa
truly (Slightly more formal and poetic in tone.)
Từ trái nghĩa
barely (Suggests minimal degree rather than emphasis.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
actually believe
|actually want
|actually know
Chủ đề
communication
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- I actually enjoy cleaning the house.
- He actually won the competition against all odds.
- We actually saw a whale during our trip.
Ví dụ cho người học
- I actually like this song.
- She actually speaks three languages.
- We actually went to the same school.
Ngữ pháp
Dạng từ điển
actually
IPA
GB/ˈækt͡ʃəli/
US/ˈækt͡ʃəli/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
ac - tu - ally (3 âm tiết)
Stress on 1st syllable (ac)
Các dạng từ
Noun
- Base: actually
- Plural: actuallies
Họ từ
Cách diễn đạt
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.
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ
- Can you tell me what actually happened last night?
- Here's what actually happened during the meeting.