Meaning : Presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible.
Example :
The predicted temperature and the actual temperature were markedly different.
Actual and imagined conditions.
Synonyms : existent
Meaning : Taking place in reality. Not pretended or imitated.
Example :
We saw the actual wedding on television.
Filmed the actual beating.
Meaning : Existing in act or fact.
Example :
Rocks and trees...the actual world.
Actual heroism.
The actual things that produced the emotion you experienced.
Synonyms : factual
Meaning : Being or existing at the present moment.
Example :
The ship's actual position is 22 miles due south of Key West.