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actual
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adjective (a)

  • presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible(adj.all)
    Example:
    The predicted temperature and the actual temperature were markedly different.
    Actual and imagined conditions.
    Synonym:
    existent
    Antonym:
    possible, potential
    source: wordnet30
  • Involving or comprising action; active.(adjective)
    source: webster1913

noun (n)

  • Something actually received; real, as distinct from estimated, receipts.(noun)
    source: webster1913

adjective satellite (s)

  • taking place in reality; not pretended or imitated(adj.all)
    Example:
    We saw the actual wedding on television.
    Filmed the actual beating.
    source: wordnet30
  • being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something(adj.all)
    Example:
    Her actual motive.
    Synonym:
    genuine, literal, real
    source: wordnet30
  • existing in act or fact(adj.all)
    Example:
    Rocks and trees...the actual world.
    Actual heroism.
    The actual things that produced the emotion you experienced.
    Synonym:
    factual
    source: wordnet30
  • being or existing at the present moment(adj.all)
    Example:
    The ship's actual position is 22 miles due south of Key West.
    source: wordnet30

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