ACTUALLY
In fact or in reality, as opposed to what was assumed, claimed or expected.
Other meanings and uses
- Used to introduce a correction or clarification.
- Used for emphasis when confirming a surprising fact.
Definitions of the day · 2026-08-02
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LIKE
To enjoy, approve of or feel positively toward a person, thing or activity.
Other meanings and uses
- Similar to or having qualities in common with something.
- Used to introduce an example or an approximate amount.
- An expression of approval on a social-media service.
SO
To such a degree or extent, often strengthening an adjective or adverb.
Other meanings and uses
- Therefore, introducing a result or consequence.
- In the manner just stated or demonstrated.
- Used to introduce a purpose in the phrase so that.
WELL
In a satisfactory, skillful, successful or appropriate manner.
Other meanings and uses
- In good health or free from illness.
- A deep shaft made to obtain water or another fluid.
- Used to introduce a response, hesitation or qualification.
BY
Near, beside or at the side of a person, place or object.
Other meanings and uses
- Identifying the agent responsible for an action.
- No later than a stated time or deadline.
- Using a particular method, instrument or form of transport.
- Indicating dimensions, rates or repeated units.
PER
For each person, item, unit or period under consideration.
Other meanings and uses
- By means of or through a specified channel.
- In accordance with a direction, request or document.
THROUGH
Moving in at one side or point and out at another side or point.
Other meanings and uses
- From the beginning to the end of a period or process.
- Finished with or having completed an activity.
- Using an intermediary, route, process or cause.
VIA
Traveling through or stopping at a place on the way to a destination.
Other meanings and uses
- Using a particular person, system, channel or method.
- By way of an intermediate location or connection.
AIRPLANE
A powered, fixed-wing aircraft designed to fly through the air.
Other meanings and uses
- Used before another noun for something associated with air travel.
- A paper object folded into the shape of a flying aircraft.
BEAST
An animal, especially one regarded as large, wild or dangerous.
Other meanings and uses
- A cruel, unpleasant or brutally behaving person.
- A person or thing considered exceptionally powerful or formidable.
DARK
Having little or no light, or not reflecting much visible light.
Other meanings and uses
- A color or shade closer to black than to white.
- Gloomy, threatening, disturbing or without hope.
- Unknown, secret or deliberately kept from public knowledge.
- The period after daylight has ended.
À LA
In the manner or style of a specified person, place or thing.
Other meanings and uses
- Used in borrowed culinary expressions describing preparation or service.
- Used before a name to suggest imitation of that person's style.
ASEA
At sea, on the sea or away from land aboard a vessel.
Other meanings and uses
- Toward the sea or in a seaward direction.
- Figuratively away from familiar land-based surroundings.
FLAX
A flowering plant cultivated for its seeds and strong textile fiber.
Other meanings and uses
- The plant fiber processed to produce linen.
- The edible seeds of the flax plant, also called flaxseed.
- A pale yellow color resembling prepared flax fiber.
LORD
A person who has authority, power or control over other people.
Other meanings and uses
- A formal title associated with certain nobles or high officials.
- A title used in religious language for a deity.
- As a verb, to act in a domineering or superior manner.
OLGA
A feminine given name used in several European languages and cultures.
Other meanings and uses
- A personal name borne by historical figures, saints and fictional characters.