adjective [onlybeforenoun]
1 used to emphasize sth that is real or exists in fact:
What were his actual words? * The actual cost was much higher than we had expected. * James looks younger than his wife but in actual fact (= really) he is several years older.
2 used to emphasize the most important part of sth:
The wedding preparations take weeks but the actual ceremony takes less than an hour.
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WHICHWORD?
actual / current / present
Actual does not mean current or present.It means 'real' or 'exact' : I need the actual figures, not an estimate.
Present - 'existing or happening now ': How long have you been in your present job?
Current also means 'existing or happening now', but can suggest that the situation is temporary: The factory cannot continue its current level of production.
Actually does not mean 'at the present time'. Use currently, at present or at the moment instead.
-<noteatPRESENTLY
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
This word also appears under other sources in Lughet's collection — see the list below.
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