Antonyms for actual

Grammar : Adj

Spell : ak-choo-uhl

Phonetic Transcription : ˈæk tʃu əl

Definition of actual

Origin : early 14c., "pertaining to an action," from Old French actuel "now existing, up to date" (13c.), from Late Latin actualis "active, pertaining to action," adjectival form of Latin actus (see act (n.)). The broader sense of "real, existing" (as opposed to potential, ideal, etc.) is from late 14c.

adj truly existing, real
adj existing at the present time

Example sentences :

He waited an eternity; in actual time it was exactly ten minutes.
Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand

Yet, I repeat, man is potentially a man, however far he may be from actual manhood.
Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald

In more than one case, we seem to detect an actual portrait.
Extract from : « De Libris: Prose and Verse » by Austin Dobson

And always they brought their theology to the test of actual life.
Extract from : « Understanding the Scriptures » by Francis McConnell

Indeed there is no reason that an actual economy should not be effected.
Extract from : « The Story of the Malakand Field Force » by Sir Winston S. Churchill

There has not yet been much opportunity to test the airship in actual warfare.
Extract from : « Flying Machines » by W.J. Jackman and Thos. H. Russell

If the animal spirits fail, they represent it as an actual temptation.
Extract from : « The Life of Horatio Lord Nelson » by Robert Southey

For ash, however, the actual character 'æ' represents the long vowel.
Extract from : « Beowulf » by Unknown

How could he carry out his promise to Mira, if she should be in actual danger?
Extract from : « The Green Satin Gown » by Laura E. Richards

It is not enough to tell others what they are to do, but to exhibit the actual example of doing.
Extract from : « Self-Help » by Samuel Smiles

Synonyms for actual

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