How to Use "Actually" with Example Sentences

actually (adv): really real or true

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Used with adjectives:

"The rumors are actually true about her."
(true, correct)

"Your answer was actually right."
(right, wrong)

"She looks mean, but she's actually nice."
(nice, pleasant, sweet, friendly)

Used with verbs:

"Did dinosaurs actually exist?"
(exist, live)

"Have you actually experienced a miracle?"
(experienced, witnessed, observed)

"It did not actually happen that way."
(happen, occur)

"The police actually solved the mystery after many years."
(solved)

"I actually finished on time."
(finished, completed, arrived)

"She is not actually coming."
(be + coming, be + going)