query | You use a_______ when you are correcting or contradicting someone.You use actually when you are correcting or contradicting someone. No, I'm not a student. I'm a doctor, actually. 'So it's not a family show then?'—'Well, actually, I think that's exactly what it is.' |
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word | actually |
full-definition | adverb You use actually to indicate that a situation exists or happened, or to emphasize that it is true . One afternoon, I grew bored and actually fell asleep for a few minutes. Interest is only payable on the amount actually borrowed. You use actually when you are correcting or contradicting someone. No, I'm not a student. I'm a doctor, actually. 'So it's not a family show then?'—'Well, actually, I think that's exactly what it is.' You can use actually when you are politely expressing an opinion that other people might not have expected from you. 'Do you think it's a good idea to socialize with one's patients?'—'Actually, I do, I think it's a great idea.' I would be surprised, actually, if he left Birmingham. You use actually to introduce a new topic into a conversation . Well actually, John, I rang you for some advice. Actually, let's just read this little bit where you've made them bump into each other. |
cefr-level | A2 |
Tags: oxford5k::cefr-level:a2
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