actually observe

Frequency: 6.86.3 per million words

emphasizes that something was really seen, perhaps contrary to expectations

observeADVERB + observe (notice/watch)

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actually

Examples (10)

  • It is the parents who actually observe these problems in their children.
  • Despite the reports, no one has actually observed any strange creatures in the lake.
  • We need to actually observe the process to understand its flaws.
  • The scientist wanted to actually observe the chemical reaction firsthand.
  • Many people talk about climate change, but few actually observe its direct impact on their daily lives.
  • Did you actually observe the comet with your own eyes, or just see pictures?
  • The theory sounded plausible, but we had to actually observe the results to be sure.
  • I thought I saw him, but I didn't actually observe his face clearly.
  • For an accurate study, researchers must actually observe the subjects in their natural habitat.
  • She claimed to have seen a ghost, but no one else could actually observe anything unusual.