Word Type

Adjective

Adjective

Noun

The word "actual" can be used as adjective, adjective and noun.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

fake fake simulated future potential potential pretend simulated smaller

Coordinate Terms

future past

Derived Terms

actual bodily harm actual cash value actual cost actual flying time actual malice actual neurosis actual occasions actual parameter actual sin actualism actualist actualistic actuality actualization actualize actually actualness nonactual unactual

Distinct From

fake

Context

finance military theology

Related Terms

activity actor actuary certain genuine

Related Terms

act active activity actor actuary adjective being being real callsign certain current deed exact fact genuine in fact modifier now occurring practical real real true reality true truth very

Similar Terms

current current effective effective existent real real true

Synonym Network

factual genuine positive present real

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