How to Use "Actual" with Example Sentences

actual (adj): real or true

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Used with nouns:

"Scientists have been trying to prove the actual existence of aliens for many years."
(existence)

"The actual number of people who got injured in the fire is much higher."
(number)

"The actual size of the product is much smaller."
(size)

"The actual cost for repairs is higher than the estimate."
(cost, amount)

"I smiled at them, but my actual thought was not nice."
(thought, feeling)

"Animals have actual feelings."
(feelings, emotions)

"People finally got to see his actual personality."
(personality, behavior)

"This is the actual place where the movie was filmed."
(place, street, location, site)