English Explanatory Dictionary

in fact

English dictionary entry

Meanings

prep_phrase
  1. Resulting from the actions of parties.
  2. Actually; in truth; de facto.
  3. Moreover.

Pronunciation

/ɪnˈfækt/ en-us-in-fact.ogg

Word forms

in fact

Etymology

From fact (“deed, action”) (now obsolete, except in law). Perhaps ultimately a calque of French en fait.

Synonyms

as a matter of fact in actuality
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