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actual

/ˈak(t)ʃj(ʊ)əl/
noun
  1. An actual, real one; notably:

adjective
  1. Relating to a person's acts or deeds; active, practical

  2. Existing in reality, not just potentially; really acted or acting; occurring in fact.

    "The actual government expenses dramatically exceed the budget."

    Similar: real

  3. In action at the time being; now existing; current.

Synonymspositive, present, real
Antonymsconceivable, estimated, hypothetical, nominal, possible, potential

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