Actual
Actual adjective - Existing in fact and not merely as a possibility.
Dependable and actual are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Dependable" instead an adjective "Actual".
Dependable
Dependable adjective - Worthy of one's trust.
Actual and dependable are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Actual" instead an adjective "Dependable".
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Hidden Depths: Great's Jerkass Façade is pretty ingrained, but whenever he drops it, he shows himself to be more heroic and dependable than his father, an actual hero, was.
- Their actual usefulness varies; while some are considered useless compared to other items (such as the Bone Saw or Fire Axe), others are dependable and powerful enough that most experienced players never use anything else (like the Stickybomb Launcher or the Minigun).
Source: Starter Equipment
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