in (point of) fact
In reality or in truth, actually

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in fact
in (point of) fact
actually.
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 truth, in reality
See at: in (point of) fact

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in fact
actually, the truth is
He's been to China before. In fact he's been there three times.

The man has been to China before. In fact he has been there three times.

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in fact
adv. phr. Really truthfully.
■ Often used for emphasis.
No one believed it but, in fact, Mary did get an A on her book report.
It was a very hot day; in fact, it was 100 degrees.
Compare: MATTER OF FACT.

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