actual

Definition

  • adjective: real and not merely possible or imagined
  • adjective: existing in act and not merely potentially
  • used for emphasis
  • synonyms: real, genuine, certain

Examples

  • He looks younger, but he is 'in actual fact' almost 60 years old. [=he is actually almost 60 years old]

  • They signed the agreement in the spring, but the 'actual' sale wasn't made until that summer.

  • You deposit money in a bank account but the 'actual' money is not held there.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - Why would I trust you? You're a fucking crazy person, Stu. You go ahead and check. I have to pee. Do you know how difficult it is to urinate with an erection this size? What the actual fuck? What the fuck is this? Oh. Um... this is quite embarrassing. Not to mention really fucking creepy. (..)
    2014 TvShow: Californication Title: Grace Season: 7 Episode 12