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actually (adverb)

Actually is used to emphasize that something is a real fact or the truth, often contrasting with what was thought or said. It can also be used to introduce a surprising piece of information or to gently correct someone.

💬 例文

"I thought he was joking, but he actually resigned."

💡 覚え方のコツ

Think of the word 'ACT'. If someone is 'ACTing', you might want to know what is 'ACTually' happening behind the scenes....

🏛️ 由来

⚠️ よくある間違い

Using 'actually' to mean 'currently'. → I am currently living in New York.

Pronouncing it as 'ak-tu-al-ly'. → Pronounce it as 'ak-chu-al-ly'.

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