The difference between Actually and Really
When used as adverbs, actually means in act or in fact, whereas really means in a way or manner that is real, not unreal.
Really is also interjection with the meaning: indicating surprise at, or requesting confirmation of, some new information.
check bellow for the other definitions of Actually and Really
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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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Really as an adverb (literal):
In a way or manner that is real, not unreal.
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Really as an adverb (modal):
Actually; in fact; in reality.
Examples:
"He really is a true friend."'' / ''"Really? What makes you so sure?"
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Really as an adverb (informal, as an intensifier):
Very (modifying an adjective); very much (modifying a verb).
Examples:
"But ma, I really, really want to go to the show!"
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Really as a verb: