actually

1.  1- used in speaking to emphasize a fact or a comment, or that something is really trueWhat did she actually say?It's not actually raining now.That's the only reason I'm actually going.There are lots of people there who can actually help you.I didn't want to say anything without actually reading the letter first.
2.  2- used to show a contrast between what is true and what somebody believes, and to show surprise about this contrastIt was actually quite fun after all.The food was not actually all that expensive.Our turnover actually increased last year.
3.  3 - used to correct somebody in a polite wayWe're not American, actually. We're Canadian.Actually, it would be much more sensible to do it later.They're not married, actually.
4.  4 - used to get somebody’s attention, to introduce a new topic or to say something that somebody may not like, in a polite wayActually, I'll be a bit late home.Actually, I'm busy at the moment—can I call you back?