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Thesaurus

Adv.

in fact - in reality or actuality; "in fact, it was a wonder anyone survived"; "painters who are in fact anything but unsophisticated"; "as a matter of fact, he is several inches taller than his father"as a matter of fact, in point of fact

Translations

fact

(fӕkt) noun1. something known or believed to be true. It is a fact that smoking is a danger to health.事实2. reality. fact or fiction.实情the facts of life information about sex and how babies are born (in sex education). 生活方面的基本知识factual (ˈfӕktʃuəl) adjective of or containing facts. a factual account.真实的ˈfactually adverb真实地as a matter of fact, in fact, in point of fact actually or really. She doesn't like him much – in fact I think she hates him!事实上

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Actually; in reality; to be very specific. Often used to emphasize a point or be more specific. He's a great player. In fact, he may be the best shortstop I've ever coached. It took the police a while to come to the conclusion that the two suspects were, in fact, the same person.See also: fact

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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.See also: fact

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. See also: fact

in (actual) ˈfact

1 used to emphasize a statement, especially one that is the opposite of what has just been mentioned: This £10 note looks genuine but it is, in actual fact, a fake. ♢ I thought the talk would be boring but in fact it was very interesting.
2 used to give extra details about something that has just been mentioned: It was cold. In fact, it was freezing.See also: fact

in (point of) fact

In reality or in truth; actually.See also: fact

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adv in reality or actuality

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