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tual
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existing in reality rather than being theoretical or imaginary
- Despite the rumors, the actual cost of the project was within the budget.
- She compared the advertised features of the product with its actual performance.
- He found the actual location of the meeting after some confusion.
- Her explanation didn’t match the actual events.
Antonyms:
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having a genuine nature
- The actual fabric used in the garment is silk.
- The actual picture on the wall was a famous painting.
- The actual word he used was far more offensive than expected.
- The actual materials used in the construction were different from the plan.
- The actual color of the wall is darker than shown in the sample.
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existing or relevant at the present time
- We should use actual sales figures from this quarter to update the forecast.
- The actual population of the city is higher than last year’s estimates.
- Her actual address is different from the one listed on the old document.
- They are comparing last year’s predictions with the actual economic performance.