actual (Meaning)
actual (a)
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
actual (s)
taking place in reality; not pretended or imitated
being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something
existing in act or fact
being or existing at the present moment
actual (a.)
Involving or comprising action; active.
Existing in act or reality; really acted or acting; in fact; real; -- opposed to potential, possible, virtual, speculative, conceivable, theoretical, or nominal; as, the actual cost of goods; the actual case under discussion.
In action at the time being; now exiting; present; as the actual situation of the country.
actual (n.)
Something actually received; real, as distinct from estimated, receipts.
Synonyms & Antonyms of actual
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
- platonic
- visualized
- make-believe
- fanciful
- fabled
- suppositional
- imaginary
- legendary
- supposed
- legendary
- platonic
- pictured
- chimeric
- pictured
- chimeric
- fabled
- make-believe
- conceived
- chimerical
- invented
- imagined
- supposed
- inexistent
- reputed
- fanciful
- romantic
- envisioned
- symbolic
- fictional
- romantic
- symbolic
- fictitious
- envisaged
- inexistent
- virtual
- abstract
- fake
- fictitious
- visualized
- envisaged
- conceived
- reputed
- fake
- suppositional
- abstract
- envisioned
- virtual
- imaginary
- chimerical
- illusory
- imagined
- illusory
- fictional
- invented
Synonyms:
- real-life
- certain
- incontestable
- substantiated
- absolute
- tangible
- bona fide
- undeniable
- unmistakable
- verifiable
- inescapable
- unquestionable
- realistic
- verified
- confirmed
- believable
- certified
- established
- attested
- validated
- indisputable
- proven
- indubitable
- positive
- valid
- incontrovertible
- irrefutable
- authentic
- authenticated
- objective
- sure-enough
- palpable
- substantial
- convincing
- de facto
- demonstrated
- authoritative
- real-world
Antonyms:
actual Sentence Examples
- The actual cost of the project turned out to be higher than initially estimated.
- Despite the rumors, the actual details of the secret mission remained classified.
- In reality, the actual impact of climate change is far more severe than many people realize.
- The actual size of the new smartphone was smaller than expected, surprising consumers.
- The actual events that unfolded during the historical battle were more complex than portrayed in textbooks.
- It's essential to distinguish between speculation and the actual facts when discussing important matters.
- The actual reason for his sudden resignation was known only to a few close confidants.
- The actual performance of the stock market often defies predictions and analysis.
- The actual timeline for the construction project had to be extended due to unforeseen challenges.
- Comparing the artist's concept sketches to the actual mural, you can appreciate the attention to detail in the final piece.
FAQs About the word actual
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible, taking place in reality; not pretended or imitated, being or reflecting the essential or genuin
real, true, factual,genuine, existent, very, effective, concrete, final, literal
theoretical, ideal, hypothetical, theoretic, nonexistent, hypothetical, theoretic, alleged,potential, possible
The actual cost of the project turned out to be higher than initially estimated.
Despite the rumors, the actual details of the secret mission remained classified.
In reality, the actual impact of climate change is far more severe than many people realize.
The actual size of the new smartphone was smaller than expected, surprising consumers.
