in fact

Idioms and Phrases

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.

Example Sentences

Earlier, as Florida’s attorney general, Bondi declined to join a lawsuit regarding fraud at Trump University, claiming that she had received few complaints; an Associated Press investigation found that there had in fact been scores.

From Salon

Did he in fact show them to anyone, as the evidence that has become public suggests?

From Los Angeles Times

The Gaetz debacle reminds us they are, in fact, sad and gross losers.

From Salon

Bailey, John McGinn, and Jacob Ramsey could all find form soon, and in fact Villa’s attacking numbers are broadly similar to last season.

From BBC

It didn’t bother him, Jones said; in fact, it was an asset.

From Salon

Related Words

• absolutely
• actually
• certainly
• easily
• genuinely
• honestly
• indeed
• legitimately
• literally
• surely
• truly
• undoubtedly
• unquestionably
• well