/ Dictionary / Index A actual: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: ac•tu•al Pronunciation: (ak'ch-ul), [key] — adj. existing in act or fact; real: an actual case of heroism; actual expenses. existing now; present; current: The ship's actual position is 22 miles due east of Miami. pertaining to or involving acts or action. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: actual (Thesaurus) Acts of the Apostles actual cost Related Content Daily Word Quiz: ontiguous Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language