Actual Definition & Meaning
actual
- adjective
- presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible; "the predicted temperature and the actual temperature were markedly different"; "actual and imagined conditions"
- taking place in reality; not pretended or imitated; "we saw the actual wedding on television"; "filmed the actual beating"
- being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something; "her actual motive"; "a literal solitude like a desert"- G.K.Chesterton; "a genuine dilemma"
- existing in act or fact; "rocks and trees...the actual world"; "actual heroism"; "the actual things that produced the emotion you experienced"
- being or existing at the present moment; "the ship's actual position is 22 miles due south of Key West"
"Actual" in song lyrics
See how actual is used in real songs:
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"Mega graphical, always speak actual"
9th Prince f/ Beretta 9 — Never Front -
"I wanna feel you, to be blunt and actual"
All City — Move on You (Remix) -
"And that's factual, cause I got actual"
Antoinette — Lights Out, Party's Over *
Words that rhyme with actual
Usage tips for "actual"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "actual" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for actual to find words that pair well.