actually

Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th

ac·tu·al·ly [actually] BrE [ˈæktʃuəli] NAmE [ˈæktʃuəli] adverb
1. used in speaking to emphasize a fact or a comment, or that sth is really true
• What did she actually say?
• It's not actually raining now.
•That's the only reason I'm actually going.
•There are lots of people there who can actually help you.
•I didn't want to say anything without actually reading the letter first.
2. used to show a contrast between what is true and what sb believes, and to show surprise about this contrast
• It was actually quite fun after all.
• The food was not actually all that expensive.
•Our turnover actually increased last year.
3. used to correct sb in a polite way
• We're not American, actually. We're Canadian.
• Actually, it would be much more sensible to do it later.
•They're not married, actually.
4. used to get sb's attention, to introduce a new topic or to say sth that sb may not like, in a polite way
• Actually, I'll be a bit late home.
• Actually, I'm busy at the moment— can I call you back?

Which Word?:
actual / current / present
Actual does not mean current or present. It means ‘real’ or ‘exact’, and is often used in contrast with something that is not seen as real or exact: ▪ I need the actual figures, not an estimate.
Present means ‘existing or happening now’: ▪ How long have you been in your present job?
Current also means ‘existing or happening now’, but can suggest that the situation is temporary: ▪ The factory cannot continue its current level of production.
Actually does not mean ‘at the present time’. Use currently, at present or at the moment instead.
note at ↑presently

• Từ đồng nghĩa / Synonyms:
  in reality, really