Actual
/ˈak(t)ʃj(ʊ)əl/
Scrabble:8 ptsWWF:11 pts6 letters
Definition of Actual
adjective
- Relating to a person's acts or deeds; active, practical
- Existing in reality, not just potentially; really acted or acting; occurring in fact.
"The actual government expenses dramatically exceed the budget."
- In action at the time being; now existing; current.
- Used as intensifier to emphasise a following noun; exact, very.
Anagrams of Actual
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
Letter Values
a1
c3
t1
u1
a1
l1
Total: 8 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Actual
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Actual"
Actual is a 6-letter word that scores 8 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Actual" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "actual" is a low-scoring word.