Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

in fact

Phrase
/ɪn fækt/
Definition
Actually, in reality; used to emphasize the truth of a statement.
Examples
  • She didn’t just finish the project; in fact, she completed it days ahead of schedule.
  • In fact, many people prefer this method over the traditional one.
Meaning
The phrase ‘in fact’ is often used to introduce a statement that provides clarification or a stronger assertion.
Synonyms
  • Actually
  • Indeed
  • In reality