Synonyms of actually
42 similar words · 4 opposite words
Another word for actually is indeed. Other synonyms of actually are literally, honestly, frankly, legitimately and right. The opposite of actually is virtually.
Synonyms and similar words for actually
interjectionIndicating affirmation, agreement.
- reallyIndicating affirmation, agreement.
adverbMore synonyms
- above a bitGreatly, very much.
- all things consideredDespite possible indications to the contrary.
- as a matter of factActually, in fact.
- certainly
- come to think of itBy the way; now that I think about it; indicates something brought to mind.
- de factoIn actual use or existence, regardless of official or legal status.
- definitely
- de jureBy right; in accordance with or as deemed by the statute of the law, particularly as opposed to actual practice.
- fact isActually, in truth.
- franklyIn truth, to tell the truth.
- honestlyFrankly, to be honest.
- in actualityIn fact; in truth.
- in all honestyHonestly; in truth.
- indubitablyIn a manner that leaves no possibility of doubt.
- in fact
- in point of factActually.
- in realityIn real life, as opposed to online, play, make believe, or theory.
- in truthTruthfully, to tell the truth, in fact.
- indeedSynonym of actually or truly.
- legitimatelyIn a legitimate manner, properly, fair and square.
- literallyWith phrasings that might normally be used or understood as figurative: truly; not figuratively; not as an idiom or...
- not gonna lie
- properly
- rightAccording to fact or truth; actually; truly; really.
- simplyFrankly.
- surely
- to be frankSynonym of frankly.
- to be honest
- TBH
- to tell the truthAn attestation to the truthfulness and frankness of an associated statement.
- truly
- truthfullyFrankly.
- undoubtedlyWithout doubt; definitely.
- very muchWithout doubt; indeed.
- wis dialectal
- by right obsolete
- forsooth archaic, poeticUsed as an intensifier, often ironic: indeed, really, truthfully.
- in faith archaicReally, truly.
- soothfast obsoleteActually; truthfully.
- soothly archaicTruly, verily.
- verily archaic
Opposite of actually
adverbMore antonyms
- figuratively
- metaphorically
- ostensiblySeemingly, apparently, on the surface; supposedly, according to representations or implications made by someone...
- virtuallyAlmost but not quite.
Meaning of actually
- adverb In act or in fact; really; in truth; positively.
- adverb Actively.
- adverb Currently; at the time.
actually in other languages
Questions about synonyms of actually
- What is another word for actually?
- Actually has 42 synonyms on Word.ws, such as indeed, literally, honestly, frankly, legitimately, right, truthfully and simply.
- What is the opposite of actually?
- The opposite of actually is virtually. Other antonyms of actually are ostensibly.
- What does actually mean?
- Actually means in act or in fact; really; in truth; positively.
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