ˈæktʃuəli I Adverb Bre Raining Reason Lots People

• what did she actually say?
• it's not actually raining now.
• that's the only reason i'm actually going.
• there are lots of people there who can actually help you.

actually

1. used in speaking to emphasize a fact or a comment, or that something is really true
• What did she actually say?
• It's not actually raining now.
• That's the only reason I'm actually going.
• There are lots of people there who can actually help you.
• I didn't want to say anything without actually reading the letter first.
2. used to show a contrast between what is true and what somebody believes, and to show surprise about this contrast
• It was actually quite fun after all.
• The food was not actually all that expensive.
• Our turnover actually increased last year.
3. used to correct somebody in a polite way
• We're not American, actually. We're Canadian.
• Actually, it would be much more sensible to do it later.
• They're not married, actually.
4. used to get somebody’s attention, to introduce a new topic or to say something that somebody may not like, in a polite way
• Actually, I'll be a bit late home.
• Actually, I'm busy at the moment—can I call you back?
• I need the actual figures, not an estimate.
• How long have you been in your present job?
• The factory cannot continue its current level of production.