How to sign actually in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 1)

Sign Instructions:

Begin with your dominant hand oriented away from you and the tip of your index finger against your chin. Then, change both hands into a "S" handshape and touch the back of your non-dominant hand with your dominant hand 2 times.

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for actually
Extend your index finger straight up, resembling the number one. Fold the other fingers into your palm.
Dominant Handshape for actually
Make a fist with all fingers curled over the thumb, which is tucked in front of the fingers.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for actually
Make a fist with all fingers curled over the thumb, which is tucked in front of the fingers.

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