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actual — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • actual adj Existing in reality; real, not just imagined or planned.
  • current adjective Happening or existing right now.
  • extant adj Still in existence; not having disappeared.
  • ongoing adj Currently happening or still in progress; not yet finished.
  • present adj Existing or happening right now; current.
  • spot noun A small mark or patch of a different color or texture on a surface.

Senses

actual is used for these senses in English:

  • actual (now, rare) in action at the time being; now existing; current. [from 18th c.]
  • current Existing or occurring at the moment.
  • current Generally accepted, used, practiced, or prevalent at the moment; having currency.
  • extant Still alive; not extinct.
  • ongoing Presently or currently happening; being in progress.
  • present The current moment or period of time.
  • present-day In existence now; current or contemporary.
  • spot (commerce, finance) Available on the spot; for immediate payment or delivery.

actual — full definition

  1. adj Existing in reality; real, not just imagined or planned.
  2. adj Used to emphasize the specific thing being referred to.

current — full definition

  1. adjective Happening or existing right now.
  2. noun A continuous flow of water, air, or electricity in a particular direction.

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