Actually
Actually adverb - In actual fact.
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Certainly and actually are semantically related in fact topic. In some cases you can use "Certainly" instead an adverb "Actually".
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Related pairs
- really and actually
- really and certainly
- truly and actually
- truly and certainly
- absolutely and actually
- absolutely and certainly
- positively and actually
- positively and certainly
- definitely and actually
- definitely and certainly
- indeed and actually
- indeed and certainly
- verily and actually
- verily and certainly
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Sequel Hook: The Cruel Twist Ending to "Jerusalem's Lot" certainly qualifies, but despite the fact that there actually are two sequels to this story, it's never really utilized.
Source: Literature / Night Shift - Tommy and Lindy's subsequent kisses are actually the only part of the entire undercover act that doesn't look awkward as hell; in fact, it looks absolutely real (Lindy's sort-of boyfriend, who's also watching the feed, certainly seems to think so).
Source: Awkward Kiss -
It was actually "Say It Right"; while certainly not forgotten, it's not quite as well-known as "I'm Like A Bird".
Source: Chart Displacement
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