« Love Actually » is the title of a movie that was released in 2003. Maybe you’ve watched it (if you haven’t yet, I strongly suggest you do so, and without subtitles please!) Ever wondered what the title meant?
Actually means « in fact », or « really”. Therefore, « Love Actually » could stand for « what love really is”.
Here’s another use of this adverb in a professional environment : Paul is enquiring about a provider that Suzanne was asked to call, and she replies that she hadn’t been successful yet in getting in touch with him, but will try again later that same day.
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Hi Suzanne, have you been able to get in touch with our provider?
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Actually, it’s been rather difficult to get hold of him, but I’ll try again this afternoon.