Actually

Pronunciation: /ˈæk.tʃu.ə.li/

Definitions of actually

adverb used to emphasize that something is true or correct, often when it is surprising or unexpected

Example Sentences

A1 I actually like pizza.

A2 I actually saw him at the store yesterday.

B1 I actually have never been to Europe before.

B2 She actually won the competition last year.

C1 I actually believe we can achieve our goals.

C2 He actually managed to finish the project ahead of schedule.

Examples of actually in a Sentence

formal The experiment actually yielded significant results that support our hypothesis.

informal I actually saw Sarah at the grocery store yesterday.

slang I actually can't believe you did that, it's so funny!

figurative His words actually cut deeper than he realized.

Grammatical Forms of actually

• past tense: actuallyed
• plural: actuallys
• comparative: more actually
• superlative: most actually
• present tense: actually
• future tense: will actually
• perfect tense: have actuallyed
• continuous tense: is actuallying
• singular: actually
• positive degree: very actually
• infinitive: to actually
• gerund: actuallying
• participle: actuallyed

Origin and Evolution of actually

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'actually' originated from the Middle English word 'actuel', which was derived from the Old French word 'actuel' meaning 'active' or 'real'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'actually' has evolved to convey a sense of truth or reality, often used to emphasize the accuracy or correctness of a statement.