actually

actuallyadverb

UK/ˈæktʃuəli/US/ˈæktʃuəli/

1
TRUTH
A2used to talk about what is really true, especially when it is surprising
- The restaurant looks expensive, but it's actually quite cheap.
- Did she actually say that?
2
CORRECTING
B1used when you correct someone or give a different opinion politely
- Actually, my name is Anna, not Hannah.
- I don't actually agree with you.
3
ADDING NEWS
B1used to introduce new information or something you are about to say
- Actually, I wanted to ask you something.
- We've actually met before, at the conference.

UK/ˈæktʃuəli/US/ˈæktʃuəli/

1
TRUTH
A2used to talk about what is really true, especially when it is surprising
- The restaurant looks expensive, but it's actually quite cheap.
- Did she actually say that?
2
CORRECTING
B1used when you correct someone or give a different opinion politely
- Actually, my name is Anna, not Hannah.
- I don't actually agree with you.
3
ADDING NEWS
B1used to introduce new information or something you are about to say
- Actually, I wanted to ask you something.
- We've actually met before, at the conference.