actually

You use actually when you want to emphasize that something is true, especially if it is surprising or unexpected.

An Actual Line

You also use actually when you are mentioning something that is very surprising. You put actually in front of the surprising part of what you are saying.

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You can use actually if you want to correct what someone says.

If someone suggests something and you want to suggest something different, you can say 'Actually, I'd rather...', or 'Actually, I'd prefer to...'.

Be Careful!
Don't use actually when you want to say that something is happening now. Use at present, at the moment, or right now.

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