Synonyms of actual
4 similar words · 9 opposite words
Another word for actual is real. Other synonyms of actual are positive. The opposite of actual is potential.
Synonyms and similar words for actual
adjectiveExisting in reality, not just potentially; really acted or acting; occurring in fact.
adjectiveIn action at the time being; now existing; current.
adjectiveMore synonyms
- positiveActual, real, concrete, not theoretical or speculative.
Opposite of actual
adjectiveExisting in reality, not just potentially; really acted or acting; occurring in fact.
- potentialExisting in possibility, not in actuality.
- possible
- virtualIn effect or essence, rather than in fact or reality; also, imitated, simulated.
- speculative
- conceivableCapable of being conceived or imagined.
- theoreticalOf or relating to theory; abstract; not empirical.
- nominalOf or relating to the presumed or approximate value, rather than the actual value.
- hypothetical
- estimatedThat is an estimate.
Meaning of actual
- adjective Relating to a person's acts or deeds; active, practical.
- adjective Existing in reality, not just potentially; really acted or acting; occurring in fact.
- adjective In action at the time being; now existing; current.
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Questions about synonyms of actual
- What is another word for actual?
- Actual has 4 synonyms on Word.ws, such as real and positive.
- What is the opposite of actual?
- The opposite of actual is potential. Other antonyms of actual are virtual, nominal, estimated, theoretical and conceivable.
- What does actual mean?
- Actual means relating to a person's acts or deeds; active, practical.
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Adapted from Wiktionary: actual (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.
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