actual

actual is one of the 1000 most common headwords.

active - actual - add

Actual is on the Academic Vocabulary List.

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈæk.tʃu.l̩/

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Adjective

Positive actual

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. (usually before a noun) An actual thing is one that exists; it is real.
   • Synonyms: real and factual

   People call me Peter, but my actual name is Pierre.

Related words

• actually