The difference between Actually and Essentially
When used as adverbs, actually means in act or in fact, whereas essentially means in an essential manner.
check bellow for the other definitions of Actually and Essentially
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Actually as an adverb (modal):
In act or in fact; really; in truth; positively.
Examples:
"Actually, I had nothing to do with that incident."
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Actually as an adverb (obsolete):
Actively.
Examples:
"Neither actually ... nor passively.'' — Fuller."
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Essentially as an adverb:
in an essential manner; in essence
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Compare with synonyms and related words:
- actually vs as a matter of fact
- actually vs in reality
- actually vs literally
- actually vs really
- actually vs truthfully
- actually vs essentially
- at bottom vs essentially
- at heart vs essentially
- basically vs essentially
- centrally vs essentially
- characteristically vs essentially
- essentially vs factually
- essentially vs fundamentally
- essentially vs in essence
- essentially vs in the main
- essentially vs inherently
- essentially vs intrinsically
- essentially vs naturally
- essentially vs substantially