in fact synonyms, antonyms & meanings

Synonyms for in fact: actually, in reality, as a matter of fact, truth be told, indeed, to tell the truth.

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Definitions

﹒Used to emphasize the truth of an assertion, especially one contrary to what might be expected.

﹒Used to introduce a more specific or detailed statement that clarifies or amplifies a previous one.

Examples

﹒He claimed to be an expert, but in fact, he had never studied the subject.

﹒The project was not a failure; in fact, it exceeded all of our expectations.

Synonyms

actually in reality as a matter of fact truth be told indeed to tell the truth in point of fact

Antonyms

theoretically supposedly allegedly ostensibly in theory apparently on the surface

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