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1. actual
adjective. ['ˈæktʃəwəl, ˈækʃəl'] presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible.
Antonyms
Etymology
- actual (Middle English (1100-1500))
Rhymes with Actual
- antisocial
- antisocial
- artificial
- beneficial
- commercial
- commerical
- controversial
- crucial
- especial
- essential
- essential
- eurocommercial
- existential
- existential
- experiential
- exponential
- facial
- financial
- financial
- financial
How do you pronounce actual?
Pronounce actual as ˈækʧəwəl.
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Sentences with actual
1. Adjective
The best way to represent sand in a diorama is to use actual sand.
Quotes about actual
1. That's my actual payment, the fact that I can actually make something that I actually enjoy and put on repeat, and it's not related to anything else or anyone else's thoughts and ideas, it all came from me; I just love that aspect of it.
- Akon
2. When I travel, I draw and paint sketches which is great fun. And as long as you are fully aware that it has nothing to do with actual art, I think that's all right.
- Arne Jacobsen
3. People, I guess, generally come to see me do stand-up with a working knowledge of my broad sense of humor on 'The Daily Show'... I don't think anyone would mistake me as an actual anchor.
- John Oliver
2. actual
adjective. ['ˈæktʃəwəl, ˈækʃəl'] taking place in reality; not pretended or imitated.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- actual (Middle English (1100-1500))
3. actual
adjective. ['ˈæktʃəwəl, ˈækʃəl'] being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something.
Antonyms
Etymology
- actual (Middle English (1100-1500))