Actually and Simply

Actually

Actually adverb - In actual fact.
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Simply and actually are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Simply" instead an adverb "Actually".

Simply

Simply adverb - For nothing other than.

Actually and simply are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Actually" instead an adverb "Simply".

Nearby Words: simple, simplistic

Both words in one sentence

  • Overall, though, very well done Coming of Age story where the OC actually goes through a lot of hell to earn his stripes instead of simply being a Gary Stu.
  • Anime / Mobile Suit Gundam SEED The second time is particularly harsh, providing a Hope Spot where he actually successfully blocks the shot, only for the villain to simply blow up the target with one of his Attack Drones instead.
  • It was simply 'The City.' So Istanbul isn't simply the Turkish version of Constantinople, and was actually in use before the Ottomans took over.
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