actually
/ˈæktʃuəli/adverb
उच्चारण ऐक्चुअली
वास्तव में, असल में
Core word
- 1
used to emphasize a fact or comment, or that something is really true; used to show surprise; used to correct somebody politely
वास्तव में, असल में
- What actually happened?
- He looks stern, but he is actually very kind.
- I actually enjoyed the long journey.
+ 3 more examples
- Did he actually say that?
- It is actually not far from here.
- Actually, I think the answer is wrong.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
actually to add a surprising fact
Actually adds a fact that is real but a little unexpected, usually in the middle of a sentence before the main verb.
'Actually' ऐसा तथ्य जोड़ता है जो वास्तविक है पर कुछ अप्रत्याशित, प्रायः वाक्य के बीच में main verb से पहले।
- I actually enjoyed the exam.
- He actually walked all the way to school.
actually to correct politely
At the start of a reply, actually softens a correction of what someone has said or assumed.
उत्तर की शुरुआत में 'actually' किसी की कही या मानी हुई बात को शिष्टता से सुधारता है।
- Actually, the meeting is on Tuesday, not Monday.
- No, actually, I am from Lucknow, not Delhi.
actually for emphasis in speech
In casual speech, actually can stress that something is truly the case, or introduce a new point.
बोलचाल में 'actually' ज़ोर दे सकता है कि कोई बात सचमुच सच है, या नया मुद्दा शुरू कर सकता है।
- Actually, I need to ask you something about the form.
actually does not mean at present
Actually means in fact. It does not mean now, so it cannot replace currently or at present.
'Actually' का अर्थ वास्तव में है। इसका अर्थ अभी नहीं है, इसलिए यह currently या at present की जगह नहीं आ सकता।
- She is currently working in Pune.
+Collocations 4
actually + verb
happenworkmeansayexistneed
- I do not know what he actually meant.
question + actually
what actuallywho actuallywhy actuallyhow actuallydid you actually
- What actually happened at the station?
not + actually
not actuallynever actuallydid not actuallywill not actually
- I did not actually see the accident.
so / and + actually
and actuallybut actuallyso actuallywell, actually
- It looks easy, but actually it needs a lot of practice.
“More examples 5
- Radhika thought the film would be dull, but she actually liked it.
राधिका को लगा था कि फ़िल्म नीरस होगी, पर वास्तव में उसे वह पसंद आई।
- Actually, I did not hear the bell.
दरअसल, मैंने घंटी नहीं सुनी थी।
- The shop looks small, but it actually sells thousands of books.
दुकान छोटी दिखती है, पर वास्तव में वह हज़ारों पुस्तकें बेचती है।
- Did you actually finish all the questions in one hour?
क्या तुमने सचमुच सभी प्रश्न एक घंटे में हल कर लिए?
- She is not rude; she is actually very shy.
वह अशिष्ट नहीं है; वास्तव में वह बहुत संकोची है।
!Common mistakes 2
✗ Actually the price of onions is very high.
✓ At present the price of onions is very high.
Actually means in fact; for the time now, use at present or currently.
'Actually' का अर्थ वास्तव में है; अभी के समय के लिए 'at present' या 'currently' का प्रयोग करें।
✗ Actual, the exam was easy.
✓ Actually, the exam was easy.
An adverb is needed here to introduce the comment; actual is an adjective.
टिप्पणी शुरू करने के लिए यहाँ adverb चाहिए; 'actual' adjective है।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
These adverbs all mean in fact, but their shades differ.
ये सभी adverbs 'वास्तव में' का अर्थ देते हैं, पर इनके भावों में अंतर है।
Used to correct, to surprise, or to stress a fact.
सुधारने, चौंकाने या किसी तथ्य पर ज़ोर देने के लिए।
- She actually won.
Very much, or truly; more general and casual.
बहुत अधिक या सचमुच; अधिक सामान्य और अनौपचारिक।
- I really liked the story.
§Grammar and usage
Trap, asked often: actually means 'in fact', not 'at present' (use 'currently' for that); this is a common mistake for learners whose first language is not English.
Trap अक्सर पूछा जाता है: actually का अर्थ 'वास्तव में' है, 'वर्तमान में' नहीं (उसके लिए 'currently' प्रयुक्त करें); यह उन विद्यार्थियों की आम गलती है जिनकी पहली भाषा English नहीं है।