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presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
the predicted temperature and the actual temperature were markedly different
actual and imagined conditions
2.
taking place in reality; not pretended or imitated
we saw the actual wedding on television
filmed the actual beating
3.
being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something
her actual motive
4.
existing in act or fact
rocks and trees...the actual world
actual heroism
the actual things that produced the emotion you experienced
5.
existing in fact whether with lawful authority or not
6.
being or existing at the present moment
the ship's actual position is 22 miles due south of Key West
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