actual (Adjective) — Presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible. ex. "actual and imagined conditions" ex. "the predicted temperature and the actual temperature were markedly different"
actual (Adjective) — Taking place in reality; not pretended or imitated. ex. "we saw the actual wedding on television" ex. "filmed the actual beating"
actual (Adjective) — Being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something. ex. "her actual motive"
actual (Adjective) — Existing in act or fact. ex. "actual heroism" ex. "the actual things that produced the emotion you experienced" ex. "rocks and trees...the actual world"
actual (Adjective) — Being or existing at the present moment. ex. "the ship's actual position is 22 miles due south of Key West"