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actually Antonyms

Opposite of actually

Pinning down the opposite of actually requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adverb definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

As the truth or facts of a situation; really or in reality.

Usage Example

"We must base our policy on what is theoretically happening in the economy rather than on theoretical projections."

Strongest
theoretically
hypothetically
Strong
supposedly
ostensibly
allegedly
nominally

Similar words to actually

Words similar to actually shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

really
in fact
as a matter of fact
genuinely
indeed
truly
in point of fact
literally
See all synonyms of actually

• Nearby Words

actuality
actualization
actualize
actually
actuals
actuate
acuity

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Actually. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/actually
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