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literal vs actual

actual vs literal

literal is a noun but actual is not a noun.

literal and actual both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
literal Yes Yes No No
actual No Yes No No
As adjectives, literal and actual are synonyms defined as:
  • literal and actual: being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something
Other synonyms of literal include genuine, real.
literal (noun) actual (noun)
a mistake in printed matter resulting from mechanical failures of some kind
literal (adjective) actual (adjective)
limited to the explicit meaning of a word or text presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
without interpretation or embellishment being or existing at the present moment
avoiding embellishment or exaggeration (used for emphasis) taking place in reality; not pretended or imitated
being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something
existing in act or fact
Difference between literal and actual

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