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/ˈak(t)ʃj(ʊ)əl//ˈæk(t)ʃ(əw)əl/
🔵 Intermediate
Word Statistics
Difficulty LevelIntermediate
Standard vocabulary
Word FrequencyVery Common
Used frequently in everyday conversation
Syllables2
Moderate complexity
Analysis:
- • Common vocabulary word
- • Simple pronunciation
noun
1. An actual, real one; notably:
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.
"The actual government expenses dramatically exceed the budget."
Synonyms: real
Antonyms: conceivable, estimated, hypothetical, nominal, possible, potential, speculative, theoretical, virtual
3. In action at the time being; now existing; current.
4. Used as intensifier to emphasise a following noun; exact, very.
Synonyms: present
Antonyms: future, past
Synonyms
Source: en.wiktionary.org
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