actual Meaning, pronunciation, usage in a sentence, synonyms, ...

/ˈæk.tʃu.əl/

actual

Main Example

The actual cost was higher than we expected.

The actual cost was higher than we expected.

Grammatical Info:

Adjective (adj.)

Real and existing in fact, not imagined or supposed.

Other Example

The actual winner was announced yesterday.

I need the actual document for the meeting.

Her actual age surprised everyone.

actual results

actual events

actual time

real

genuine

true

/ˈæk.tʃu.əl/

Main Example

She is the actual winner of the contest.

Grammatical Info:

Adjective (adj.)

Used to emphasize the truth or reality of something.

Other Example

/ˈæk.tʃu.əl/

Main Example

The actual of the story was different from what I heard.

Grammatical Info:

Noun (n.)

The real or existing thing, often used in contrast to something that is not.

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