actual vs real

actual is not a noun while real is a noun.

actual and real both are adjectives.

actual is not an adverb while real is an adverb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
actual	No	Yes	No	No
real	Yes	Yes	No	Yes

As adjectives, actual and real are synonyms defined as:

actual and real: being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something

Other synonyms of actual include genuine, literal.

actual (noun)	real (noun)
	any rational or irrational number
	an old small silver Spanish coin
	the basic unit of money in Brazil; equal to 100 centavos

actual (adjective)	real (adjective)
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible	being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
being or existing at the present moment	of, relating to, or representing an amount that is corrected for inflation
taking place in reality; not pretended or imitated	no less than what is stated; worthy of the name
being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something	having substance or capable of being treated as fact; not imaginary
existing in act or fact	capable of being treated as fact
	not to be taken lightly
	(of property) fixed or immovable
	being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something
	coinciding with reality

actual (adverb)	real (adverb)
	used to give emphasis

Difference between actual and real

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