Synonyms for actual

Synonyms: actual, existent Definition: presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible Usage: the predicted temperature and the actual temperature were markedly different; actual and imagined conditions

Similar words: effective Definition: existing in fact; not theoretical; real Usage: a decline in the effective demand; confused increased equipment and expenditure with the quantity of effective work done

Synonyms: actual Definition: being or existing at the present moment Usage: the ship's actual position is 22 miles due south of Key West

Similar words: current Definition: occurring in or belonging to the present time Usage: current events; the current topic; current negotiations; current psychoanalytic theories; the ship's current position

Synonyms: actual Definition: taking place in reality; not pretended or imitated Usage: we saw the actual wedding on television; filmed the actual beating

Similar words: existent, real Definition: being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory Usage: real objects; real people; not ghosts; a film based on real life; a real illness; real humility; Life is real! Life is earnest!- Longfellow

Synonyms: actual, factual Definition: existing in act or fact Usage: rocks and trees...the actual world; actual heroism; the actual things that produced the emotion you experienced

Similar words: existent, real Definition: being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory Usage: real objects; real people; not ghosts; a film based on real life; a real illness; real humility; Life is real! Life is earnest!- Longfellow