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actual

/ˈak(t)ʃj(ʊ)əl/
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Actual means real or genuine. It refers to something that exists in reality, as opposed to something that is imagined or potential. For example, "The actual cost of the project is higher than estimated" means the real cost is more than what was initially thought.

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"actual" as noun

1 - An actual, real one; notably:

"actual" as adjective

1 - Relating to a person's acts or deeds; active, practical

2 - Existing in reality, not just potentially; really acted or acting; occurring in fact.

3 - In action at the time being; now existing; current.

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Synonyms
1 - real
2 - genuine
3 - true
4 - factual
5 - tangible
6 - concrete
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Antonyms
1 - fictional
2 - hypothetical
3 - speculative
4 - presumed
5 - supposed
6 - supposed
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