actual

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actual  /ˈæk tʃə wəl/ ? Meaning of "actual"

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Definition(s):

  1. (adj) presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
  2. (adj) taking place in reality; not pretended or imitated
  3. (adj) being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something
  4. (adj) existing in act or fact
  5. (adj) being or existing at the present moment

Synonym(s)

factual, genuine, literal, real

Derived Word(s)

actualize

Usage(s):

  1. Your argument would be more persuasive if you showed actual concern over the lawbreakers still in office while you only seek to admonish one no longer in power.
  2. This is actual job-loss data.
  3. The only people he's not good for are the actual Republicans in Congress.

Quotes

  1. "I guess a small-town mayor is sort of like a community organizer - except that you have actual responsibilities," said Palin, once the mayor of Wasilla, Alaska.
    on Sep 3, 2008 By: Sarah Palin Source: USA Today

  2. "In actual fact, my pursuer came to my assistance, without taking photos, and helped me from the road," Urban said. "I returned home, got my car, and continued on my way."
    on Oct 1, 2007 By: Keith Urban Source: Forbes

  3. "There'sa reason why even in the midst of this economic crisis, you've seen actual increases in investment flows here into the United States," Mr. Obama told reporters. "I think it'sa recognition that the stability not only of our economic...
    on Mar 14, 2009 By: Barack Obama Source: New York Times

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