in point of fact
IN FACT, as a matter of fact, actually, in actual fact, really, in reality, as it happens, in truth

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in point of 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 point of fact
really, truthfully
In point of fact there were not enough people at the meeting to vote on the proposal.

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in point of 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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