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==1. meaning and use== | ==1. meaning and use== | ||
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'''They are used to make things clearer, more precise or more definite.''' | '''They are used to make things clearer, more precise or more definite.''' | ||
'''Examples:''' | '''Examples:''' | ||
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*He’s twelve, but he actually still believes in Father Christmas. | *He’s twelve, but he actually still believes in Father Christmas. | ||
'''They can be used to correct mistakes or misunderstandings.''' | '''They can be used to correct mistakes or misunderstandings.''' | ||
'''Examples:''' | '''Examples:''' | ||
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*'''Actually is more common in British than American English.''' | *'''Actually is more common in British than American English.''' | ||
==2. | ==2.False friends== | ||
Actual and actually are 'false friends’ for people who speak some languages. They do not mean the same as, for example, actuel(lement), aktuell, or attual(ment)e. We express these ideas with present, current, up to date; at this moment, now, at present. | Actual and actually are 'false friends’ for people who speak some languages. They do not mean the same as, for example, actuel(lement), aktuell, or attual(ment)e. We express these ideas with present, current, up to date; at this moment, now, at present. | ||
'''Examples:''' | '''Examples:''' | ||
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*In 1840 the population o f Ireland was higher than it is now. (not than it is actually.) | *In 1840 the population o f Ireland was higher than it is now. (not than it is actually.) | ||
==Other Lessons== | |||
* [[Language/English/Grammar/Positions-of-Reflexive-Pronouns-in-Sentences|Positions of Reflexive Pronouns in Sentences]] | |||
* [[Language/English/Grammar/Mood-vs-Tense|Mood vs Tense]] | |||
* [[Language/English/Grammar/Contractions|Contractions]] | |||
* [[Language/English/Grammar/I-have-been-living-or-I-have-lived|I have been living or I have lived]] | |||
* [[Language/English/Grammar/Between-and-Among|Between and Among]] | |||
* [[Language/English/Grammar/CONJUNCTIONS-→-Contrast|CONJUNCTIONS → Contrast]] | |||
* [[Language/English/Grammar/Different-Forms-of-the-Verbs|Different Forms of the Verbs]] | |||
* [[Language/English/Grammar/DEMONSTRATIVE-PRONOUNS|DEMONSTRATIVE PRONOUNS]] | |||
* [[Language/English/Grammar/Positions-of-Pronouns-in-Sentences|Positions of Pronouns in Sentences]] | |||
* [[Language/English/Grammar/CONJUNCTIONS|CONJUNCTIONS]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 10:24, 27 March 2023
Actual and actually
1. meaning and use[edit | edit source]
Actual means ‘real’; actually means 'really' or 'in fact'.
They are used to make things clearer, more precise or more definite.
Examples:
- It’s over 100 kilos. Let me look. Yes, the actual weight is 108 kilos.
- I've got a new job. Actually, they’ve made me sales manager.
- ‘Did you enjoy your trip?’ ‘Very much, actually.’
Actual and actually often introduce surprising or unexpected information.
Examples:
- It takes me an hour to drive to work, although the actual distance is only 20 miles.
- She was so angry that she actually tore up the letter.
- ‘How did you get on with my car?’ ‘Well, actually, I ’m terribly sorry, I ’m afraid I had a crash. ’
- He’s twelve, but he actually still believes in Father Christmas.
They can be used to correct mistakes or misunderstandings.
Examples:
- The book says she died aged 47, but her actual age was 43.
- ‘Hello, Jack. Nice to see you.’ ‘Actually, my name's Andy.’
- Actually is more common in British than American English.
2.False friends[edit | edit source]
Actual and actually are 'false friends’ for people who speak some languages. They do not mean the same as, for example, actuel(lement), aktuell, or attual(ment)e. We express these ideas with present, current, up to date; at this moment, now, at present.
Examples:
- What's our current financial position? (not our actual financial position?)
- In 1840 the population o f Ireland was higher than it is now. (not than it is actually.)
Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- Positions of Reflexive Pronouns in Sentences
- Mood vs Tense
- Contractions
- I have been living or I have lived
- Between and Among
- CONJUNCTIONS → Contrast
- Different Forms of the Verbs
- DEMONSTRATIVE PRONOUNS
- Positions of Pronouns in Sentences
- CONJUNCTIONS