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actual

/ˈak(t)ʃj(ʊ)əl/

noun

Meaning

  • An actual, real one; notably:

adjective

Meaning

  • Relating to a person's acts or deeds; active, practical

  • Existing in reality, not just potentially; really acted or acting; occurring in fact.

    "The actual government expenses dramatically exceed the budget."

  • In action at the time being; now existing; current.

  • Used as intensifier to emphasise a following noun; exact, very.

Synonyms

positive,
present,
real