Dictionary Check: actual

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"actual" is a valid word!

Scrabble 8 points

Words with Friends 11 points

adjective

presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible

Example: "the predicted temperature and the actual temperature were markedly different"

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adjective

taking place in reality; not pretended or imitated

Example: "we saw the actual wedding on television"

adjective

being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something

Example: "her actual motive"

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adjective

existing in act or fact

Example: "rocks and trees … the actual world"

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adjective

being or existing at the present moment

Example: "the ship's actual position is 22 miles due south of Key West"

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