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Discover Ludwig"to actually" is a correct and usable phrase in written English
It is usually used to emphasize the fact that something is real or true, or to contrast with what is believed or expected. Example: "I thought the movie would be boring, but it turned out to actually be quite entertaining."
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to actually
adverb
In act or in fact; really; in truth; positively.
Exact(54)
To actually live that dream?
He was forbidden to actually swing.
I'm ready to actually be Chris Rock".
He needs the case to actually survive.
I just needed to actually build something.
Ha! Ah, yes I used to, actually.
"I wanted to actually replace the real.
I have to actually give the speech.
Too much so to actually try again.
Similar(2)
[United States Government] to actually "do something".
Doesn't have to actually happen, of course.
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