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Discover LudwigThe phrase "actually younger" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to clarify or emphasize the true age of someone or something in comparison to another.
Example: "I thought she was older than her brother, but she is actually younger."
Alternatives: "in fact younger" or "really younger".
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"What's new is, it's actually younger consumers," she said.
As a result, customers are actually younger as well as looking younger.
Griffin, the wiry 6-9 forward, is actually younger than Brown.
Instead, she dares fancy a chap who's actually younger than her and quite good-looking.
However, General Singh's contention that he is actually younger, if upheld, could make him eligible to remain on the job and complete a full three-year term.
I started working at the college radio station, albeit as a newscaster, and discovered rock records made by people who were actually younger than my parents.
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I was actually really young, and I went to America when it was Sept. 11, so it was an interesting kind of introduction.
"People with the least levels of purpose are actually young people".
Actually, young Nico turned up a week later, when his wall-bashing photo was taken.
We talk of boy bands, but they are actually young men.
The problem is that 18-26 is not actually young, unless you're an ageing politician (or columnist).
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