actually

An adverb used to emphasize a fact, correct a misconception, or introduce a surprising or contrasting piece of information. It often conveys the meaning of 'in reality' or 'as a matter of fact.'

ruНаречие, используемое для подчеркивания факта, исправления заблуждения или введения удивительной или контрастной информации. Часто передает значение 'в действительности' или 'по сути'.esAdverbio usado para enfatizar un hecho, corregir un error o introducir información sorprendente o contrastiva. A menudo transmite el sentido de 'en realidad' o 'de hecho'.frAdverbe utilisé pour souligner un fait, corriger une idée fausse ou introduire une information surprenante ou contrastée. Souvent rendu par 'en réalité' ou 'en fait'.deAdverb, das verwendet wird, um einen Sachverhalt zu betonen, eine falsche Annahme zu korrigieren oder eine überraschende bzw. kontrastierende Information einzuführen. Es entspricht oft 'in Wirklichkeit', 'tatsächlich' oder 'eigentlich'.ptAdvérbio usado para enfatizar um fato, corrigir um engano ou introduzir uma informação surpreendente ou contrastante. Costuma transmitir o sentido de 'na verdade' ou 'de fato'.zh副词，用于强调事实、纠正误解，或引出令人惊讶或对比性的信息，常表示“实际上”或“其实”。arظرف يُستعمل لتأكيد حقيقة الأمر أو تصحيح فهم خاطئ أو إدخال معلومة مفاجئة أو مخالفة. يفيد معنى «في الواقع» أو «في الحقيقة».

1. Used to emphasize a fact A2 formal

   Used to emphasize that something is true or real, especially when it is surprising or contrary to what was believed.

   • I actually finished the entire book in one day.
   • He actually won the competition, despite his injury.
   • She actually lives in Paris, not London.

   ruНа самом делеesen realidadfren fait, réellementdetatsächlichptNa verdadezh实际上arفي الواقع

   Synonyme: as a matter of factin factin point of factin realityindeedreallytruly

   Antonyme: apparentlyseemingly

2. Used to correct or clarify A2 formal

   Used to introduce a correction or more precise information.

   • Actually, the meeting is at 3 PM, not 2 PM.
   • I thought she was a doctor, but actually she is a nurse.
   • Actually, I didn't say that; you misunderstood me.

   ruНа самом делеesPara corregir o precisarfrCorrection ou précisiondeGenauer gesagtptNa verdadezh其实arفي الحقيقة

   Synonyme: as a matter of factin factin point of factin realityin truthindeedreallystrictly speakingto be precise

3. Used to express a contrast B1 informal

   Used to introduce a statement that contrasts with what has just been said.

   • I don't like coffee; actually, I prefer tea.
   • He seems rude, but actually he is very kind.
   • The movie looked boring, but it was actually quite exciting.

   ruНа самом делеesContrastefren fait, en réalitédeeigentlichptNa verdadezh其实arفي الواقع

   Synonyme: as a matter of factin factin realityreally

• more actually comparative form
• most actually superlative form