“actual”

In act or in fact; really; in truth; positively.

Supposing that, assuming that, in the circumstances that; suppositive used to introduce a condition that may be (or prove to be) either true or false.

Factually right, correct; factual.

To perceive the truth or factuality of; to be certain of; to be certain that.

To a great extent or degree.

In a way or manner that is real, not unreal.

A living creature.

True, genuine, not merely nominal or apparent.

An actual event, situation, or fact.

Something actual as opposed to invented.

Conforming to the actual state of reality or fact; factually correct.

An abstract archetype of a given thing, compared to which real-life examples are seen as imperfect approximations; pure essence, as opposed to actual examples.

The effect upon the judgment or feelings produced by any event, whether witnessed or participated in; personal and direct impressions as contrasted with description or fancies; personal acquaintance; actual enjoyment or suffering.

A failure remains a failure, regardless of how close to success one has actually come.

A kiss on the cheek that signifies the death of the receiver, as delivered by a mob boss or one with such influence.