Actually
Actually adverb - In actual fact.
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Synonyms for Actually
Plainly and actually are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Plainly" instead an adverb "Actually".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- precisely and actually
- precisely and plainly
- really and actually
- really and plainly
- truly and actually
- truly and plainly
- absolutely and actually
- absolutely and plainly
- positively and actually
- positively and plainly
- definitely and actually
- definitely and plainly
- simply and actually
- simply and plainly
Both words in one sentence
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Sjin (whose real name is actually Paul) has stated quite plainly that when in Yogtowers, he prefers to go by Sjin.
Source: Lets Play / Yogscast - That's missing the point, because anyone who's actually paid any attention to the lyrics will plainly recognize that it's just a humorous song about a straight girl taking advantage of another girl just for amusement.
Source: Misaimed Fandom / Music -
It's not even entirely clear whether Spirou is actually the younger version of the adult Spirou, or plainly his son?
Source: Comic Book / Le Petit Spirou
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