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in fact

in reality; really; actually. I'm over forty. In fact, I'm forty-six. This is a very good computer. In fact, it's the best.

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in (point of) fact

actually as a matter of fact Steve decided not to come with us, and in fact he has already left for New York. In fact, we visited the school last week.

Related vocabulary: in reality

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in fact

Also, in point of fact. In reality, in truth; actually. For example, She was, in fact, eager to join the club, or In point of fact, his parents never had much influence on him. The first term dates from about 1700, and the variant from about 1800.

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in (point of) fact

In reality or in truth; actually.

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