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Term: actual (adjective)

Sense 1: Existing in reality or fact; not fictional or imaginary.

Sample sentence: The book provides actual examples of real-life situations to illustrate its principles.

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Sense 2: Being the correct or precise one; not approximate.

Sample sentence: The actual cost of the project was higher than originally estimated.

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Sense 3: Genuine or real; true to life.

Sample sentence: The movie was based on actual events that took place during World War II.

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Term: actual (adverb)

Sense 1: Used to emphasize the truth or reality of a situation.

Sample sentence: He didn't believe it at first, but actually, she was telling the truth.

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Term: actual (noun)

Sense 1: The real or existing state of things; reality.

Sample sentence: The actual of the situation was far different from what was perceived.

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