Actual

Synonyms of actual

• genuine
• real
• true

Antonyms of actual

• hypothetical
• potential
• imaginary

Collocations of actual

actual size

Frequency: 70 %

The actual size of the house was much smaller than we expected.

actual cost

Frequency: 60 %

The actual cost of the project ended up being higher than the initial estimate.

actual results

Frequency: 50 %

The actual results of the experiment were different from what we predicted.

actual performance

Frequency: 45 %

The actual performance of the car exceeded our expectations.

actual experience

Frequency: 40 %

Her actual experience living abroad was challenging but rewarding.

Idiomatic Expressions for actual

• Phrase: Actual cash value
  Meaning: The value of an asset based on its current market price, rather than its replacement cost or original purchase price.
  Usage: The insurance company paid out the actual cash value of the car after it was totaled in an accident.