as a matter of fact; in fact; really; used to clarify the true situation, often following a preceding statement to show a contrast

to achieve or bring about; to make a dream, plan, or promise become a reality

really; indeed; used to confirm the truth of a situation

to put into effect; to carry out, such as a plan, policy, or law

actual; real; concrete; existing in fact (often modifying a noun)

in fact; in reality; actually; as a matter of fact; de facto

the actual situation of a matter; truth or reality

in reality; as a matter of fact; in practice

to put into practice or effect; to carry out; to institute

The state of things as they actually exist, including current facts or circumstances, as opposed to an idealistic or theoretical idea

actual strength; a person's or organization's real power or capability

really; indeed; truly; used to emphasize a fact or a feeling

Conscious human activity aimed at transforming the natural or social world, often contrasted with theory

To put into effect; to carry out or fulfill a plan, policy, or promise.

experiment; test; experimental work; to experiment; to test; to carry out an experimental trial; to perform an operation or activity to verify a theory or hypothesis

true; real; authentic; matching objective facts or reality

laboratory; a room or building equipped for scientific experiments and research

truth; words based on facts or one's sincere thoughts

to confirm something to be true; to verify; to prove to be factual

honest; sincere; frank; straightforward

to speak the truth

practical; workable; realistic

practical; functional; useful; having practical value

an intern or trainee; a person participating in practical training but not yet a fully qualified employee

honest; sincere; not fake in words or actions

full; rich; substantial; having a sense of fulfillment or meaning in life

the core substance or underlying reality of something; essence; being

a real or tangible benefit; material advantage

A concrete thing that has a material existence, as opposed to a concept, image, or model

practical training or fieldwork; a period of work experience offered by an organization

solid; sturdy; firm; strong

industry and commerce; a general term for economic enterprises such as farming, mining, manufacturing, and trade

substantive; material; considerable; of real significance or importance

actual or precise time; often used as an adjective for systems that process data as it occurs

to be practical and realistic; to focus on results rather than theory; pragmatism

firm and substantial; having a strong and solid physical structure or foundation

to verify or check for accuracy; to confirm the facts of a situation

a real or concrete thing as opposed to an image or description

(idiom) to be practical and realistic; to approach a problem in a rigorous way based on the actual situation rather than exaggeration or theory

steady and reliable in one's style of work; realistic and practical; not impulsive

to speak plainly; to tell it as it is without hiding anything

loyal, honest, and reliable in character or relationship

On the spot; at the actual place; in the field

a fact or actual thing; a true story

really; indeed; truly; shows confirmation of a fact

The fruit produced by a plant; the seed-bearing organ that develops from the ovary of a flower after fertilization.

concretely existing; real; indeed; genuine

to engage in real combat or actual fighting; real-world application of skills as opposed to theory or practice exercises

the actual situation; the facts of a case