Meaning of 'actually'

adverb

used to imply that one would expect the fact to be the opposite of that stated

Synonyms: in reality

adverb

in actual fact

Example: "to be nominally but not actually independent"

Synonyms: really

adverb

as a sentence modifier to add slight emphasis

Example: "actually, we all help clear up after a meal"

adverb

at the present moment

Example: "the transmission screen shows the picture that is actually on the air"

Synonyms: now