Definition: 1. In actual fact. 2. Used to imply that one would expect the fact to be the opposite of that stated; surprisingly. 3. As a sentence modifier to add slight emphasis. 4. At the present moment.
Use 'actually' in a sentence:
1. Interest is only payable on the amount actually borrowed.
2. 'So it's not a family show then?' —'Well, actually, I think that's exactly what it is.'
3. Terry actually says "Oh, shucks!" when complimented on her singing.
4. One afternoon, I grew bored and actually fell asleep for a few minutes.
5. "Actually, that isn't what happened," George corrects me.
6. 'Do you think it's a good idea to socialize with one's patients?' — 'Actually, I do, I think it's a great idea.'
7. There is not a shred of evidence that the meeting actually took place.
8. It was actually quite fun after all.
9. Her version of events is subtly different from what actually happened.
10. He was never actually unkind to them.
11. She actually wanted to reconstruct the state and transform society.
12. The maze is actually two interlocking spirals.
13. Only 60% of eligible voters actually used their vote.
14. What you actually receive is net of deductions.
15. Working there's great. It's quite a good laugh actually.
16. Our turnover actually increased last year.
17. She was so angry that she actually tore up the letter.
18. I never dreamt I'd actually get the job.
19. Well actually, John, I called you for some advice.
20. Leaving the expense aside, do we actually need a second car?
21. Some puzzles look difficult but are actually quite simple.
22. Coal is actually cheaper than gas.
23. For the first time the government's actually put some money up front.
24. We don't actually need it on Tuesday, but if it arrives by then, so much the better.
25. It's not actually raining now.
26. I wasn't actually sick but I felt lousy.
27. "You actually wrote it down, didn't you?"—"Yes."
28. Actually, I'm busy at the moment ─ can I call you back?
29. Well, actually it requires quite a bit of work and research.
30. Only a small amount of the rainwater actually infiltrates into the soil.
31. We're not American, actually. We're Canadian.
32. Well actually, John, I rang you for some advice.
33. I would be surprised, actually, if he left Birmingham.
34. There are lots of people there who can actually help you.
35. This argument sounds reasonable, but actually it's incorrect.
36. They were trying to make out that I'd actually done it.
37. Many deaths from heart disease are actually avoidable.
38. Actually it was quite good really.
39. It is arguable that giving too much detail may actually be confusing.
40. They're not married, actually.
41. Unbelievably it actually works.
42. The phase of writing that is actually most important is revision.
43. Do I sound envious? I pity them, actually.
44. For the first week he never actually saw the fabled Jack.
45. Actually, I'm busy at the moment─can I call you back?
46. The food was not actually all that expensive.
47. Some soils are actually too alkaline for certain plant life.
48. That's the only reason I'm actually going.
49. No, I'm not a student. I'm a doctor, actually.
50. He actually is quite a skilful campaigner.
51. Actually, let's just read this little bit where you've made them bump into each other.
52. People don't realize how serious this recession has actually been.
53. He will actually be serving three concurrent five-year sentences.
54. What did she actually say?
55. Actually, it would be much more sensible to do it later.
56. Actually, that is not strictly true.
57. I didn't want to say anything without actually reading the letter first.
58. Contrary to popular belief, moderate exercise actually decreases your appetite.
59. Then they actually beat her up as well.
60. They reported back that no laws had actually been broken.
61. Actually, I'll be a bit late home.
62. He philosophises instead of actually doing something.
