ac ‧ tu ‧ al ‧ ly S1 W1 /ˈæktʃuəli, -tʃəli/ BrE AmE adverb
1 . [sentence adverb] spoken used to add new information to what you have just said, to give your opinion, or to start a new conversation:
I’ve known Barbara for years. Since we were babies, actually.
Actually, on second thoughts, I don’t think I want to go out tonight.
2 . used to emphasize the real or exact truth of a situation, rather than what people may think:
What time are you actually leaving?
Labor costs have actually fallen.
‘Disappointed?’ ‘No, actually I’m rather glad.’