actual
/ˈak(t)ʃj(ʊ)əl/
/ˈæk(t)ʃ(əw)əl/
noun
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An actual, real one; notably:
adjective
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Relating to a person's acts or deeds; active, practical
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Existing in reality, not just potentially; really acted or acting; occurring in fact.
"The actual government expenses dramatically exceed the budget."
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In action at the time being; now existing; current.
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Used as intensifier to emphasise a following noun; exact, very.
Synonyms:
positive, present, real
Antonyms:
conceivable, estimated, hypothetical, nominal, possible, potential, speculative, theoretical, virtual, future, past