| Main Entry: | actually |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | truly real, existent |
Synonyms: |
absolutely, as a matter of fact, de facto, genuinely, in fact, in point of fact, in reality, in truth, indeed, literally, really, veritably, very |
| Main Entry: | absolutely |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | certainly, without question |
Synonyms: |
actually, categorically, come hell or high water, conclusively, decidedly, decisively, definitely, doubtless, easily, exactly, for sure, no ifs ands or buts, no strings attached, on the button, on the money, on the nose, positively, precisely, really, right on, straight out, sure as can be, sure as hell, sure enough, sure thing, surely, the very thing, truly, unambiguously, unconditionally, unquestionably |
Antonyms: |
doubtful, indefinite, not certain, not sure, questionable |
| Main Entry: | de facto |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | in reality |
Synonyms: |
actual, actually, existing, genuinely, in effect, in fact, real, really, tangible, truly, veritably |
| Main Entry: | easily |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | without a doubt |
Synonyms: |
absolutely, actually, almost certainly, assuredly, beyond question, by far, certainly, clearly, decidedly, definitely, doubtless, doubtlessly, far and away, indeed, indisputably, indubitably, no doubt, plainly, positively, probably, really, surely, truly, undeniably, undoubtedly, unequivocally, unquestionably |
Antonyms: |
doubtedly, dubitably, questionably |
| Main Entry: | literally |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | word for word; exactly |
Synonyms: |
actually, completely, correctly, direct, directly, faithfully, indisputably, letter by letter, literatim, not figuratively, plainly, precisely, really, rightly, rigorously, sic, simply, straight, strictly, to the letter, truly, undeviatingly, undisputably, unerringly, unmistakably, verbatim, veritably |
| Notes: | literally means 'with truth to the letter; exactly' or according to the strictest sense of the word or words, while figuratively means 'by or as a figure of speech; metaphorically', or 'in a descriptive, analogous, but metaphorical sense of the word or words |
Antonyms: |
figuratively, loosely |
| Main Entry: | quite |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | completely |
Synonyms: |
absolutely, actually, all, all in all, all told, altogether, considerably, entirely, fully, in all respects, in fact, in reality, in toto, in truth, just, largely, perfectly, positively, precisely, purely, really, thoroughly, totally, truly, utterly, well, wholly, without reservation |
Antonyms: |
incompletely |
| Main Entry: | really |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | without a doubt |
Synonyms: |
absolutely, actually, admittedly, as a matter of fact, assuredly, authentically, beyond doubt, categorically, certainly, de facto, easily, for real, genuinely, honestly, in actuality, in effect, in fact, in point of fact, in reality, indeed, indubitably, legitimately, literally, no ifs ands or buts, nothing else but, of course, positively, precisely, surely, truly, undoubtedly, unmistakably, unquestionably, verily, well |
Antonyms: |
doubtfully |
| Main Entry: | truly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | really, doubtlessly |
Synonyms: |
absolutely, accurately, actually, authentically, beyond doubt, beyond question, confirmedly, constantly, correctly, de facto, definitely, devotedly, exactly, factually, faithfully, firmly, genuinely, honestly, honorably, in actuality, in fact, in reality, in truth, legitimately, loyally, positively, precisely, reliably, righteously, rightly, sincerely, staunchly, steadily, surely, truthfully, unequivocally, veraciously, veritably, very, with all one's heart, with devotion, without a doubt |
Antonyms: |
doubtfully, dubiously, indefinite |
| Main Entry: | essentially |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | basically |
Synonyms: |
actually, approximately, at heart, at the heart of, centrally, characteristically, chiefly, determinately, factually, fundamentally, importantly, in effect, in essence, indispensably, inherently, intimately, intrinsically, materially, more or less so, naturally, necessarily, originally, permanently, primarily, principally, quite, radically, really, significantly, substantially, truly, typically, virtually, vitally |
Antonyms: |
apparently, on the surface, superficially |
| Main Entry: | ipso facto |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | by the fact itself |
Synonyms: |
actually, by that very fact |