Definition 1 of 2

Actually

\Ack-choo-ally\

7 1

Verb.

Definition

Actually is used to accentuate a less-known, not to be easily revealed or hidden fact.
Complementing verb to basically

Usage

Man: Basically, I'm an actor by profession.Actually I'm working on Mani Ratnam's film as the hero's dog's actual owner

Added 2011-09-09 by Behenjigaga

Add an Image

Add a Video

Root

English

Definition 2 of 2

Actually

5 1

Adverb.

Definition

Most commonly used when (a) trying to punctuate the significance of one's thoughts or actions; (b) a person is on the defensive; (c) looking for a word to randomly insert in a sentence.

Usage

Annoyed person: Sorry, what is this about again?
Cold caller: Sir, actually ... I'm calling from ICICI Bank, and we are offering one new scheme for ...

Added 2011-09-29 by jamiro

Add an Image

Add a Video