Anonymous  +  310664 Fri, 05 Jan 07 06:11 AM The word `actually' is whch parts of speech. i.e. noun, adverb, adjectve, etc. or something. Could you explain me? Anonymous Nouns, Verbs, Adverbs

	Mister Micawber  +  310698 Fri, 05 Jan 07 08:57 AM Quick definitions (actually) adverb:   used to imply that one would expect the fact to be the opposite of that stated; surprisingly (Example: "You may actually be doing the right thing by walking out") adverb:   in actual fact (Example: "To be nominally but not actually independent") adverb:   as a sentence modifier to add slight emphasis (Example: "Actually, we all help clear up after a meal") adverb:   at the present moment (Example: "The transmission screen shows the picture that is actually on the air") Mister Micawber Joined on Wed, Aug 4 2004 Yokohama Veteran Member 30,840 'The question is,' said Humpty Dumpty, 'which is to be master-- that's all.' Nouns, Verbs, Adverbs

	User_gary  +  310768 Fri, 05 Jan 07 01:17 PM  Mister Micawber wrote: Quick definitions (actually) adverb:   used to imply that one would expect the fact to be the opposite of that stated; surprisingly (Example: "You may actually be doing the right thing by walking out") adverb:   in actual fact (Example: "To be nominally but not actually independent") adverb:   as a sentence modifier to add slight emphasis (Example: "Actually, we all help clear up after a meal") adverb:   at the present moment (Example: "The transmission screen shows the picture that is actually on the air") To be nominally but not actually independent "Actually, we all help clear up after a meal". What is the meaning of the sentences? User_gary Joined on Fri, Jan 5 2007 Senior Member 2,582 Honesty is the best policy Nouns, Verbs, Adverbs

	Mister Micawber  +  310778 Fri, 05 Jan 07 01:42 PM To be independent in theory but not in reality. In fact, we all help wash and dry the dishes, put away the uneaten food and condiments, wipe off the table and sweep up the crumbs under it after eating. Mister Micawber Nouns

	Sienauser  +  314610 Fri, 12 Jan 07 11:10 PM The last example: "The transmission screen shows the picture that is actually on the air" Is the same as saying: "The transmission screen shows the picture that is currently on the air" ? or is there a small difference? Sienauser Joined on Wed, Oct 25 2006 New Member 11 Nouns

	Mister Micawber  +  314659 Sat, 13 Jan 07 01:44 AM To me, the small difference here is the suggestion of the speaker's surprise and delight when s/he uses 'actually'. Mister Micawber Nouns