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as a matter of fact

as a mat·ter of fact
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [az ey mat-er uhv, ov fakt]
    • /æz eɪ ˈmæt ər ʌv, ɒv fækt/
    • /əz ə ˈmætə(r) əv fækt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [az ey mat-er uhv, ov fakt]
    • /æz eɪ ˈmæt ər ʌv, ɒv fækt/

Definitions of as a matter of fact words

  • phrase as a matter of fact You use as a matter of fact to introduce a statement that gives more details about what has just been said, or an explanation of it, or something that contrasts with it. 3
  • noun as a matter of fact in reality or actuality 3
  • noun as a matter of fact actually; in fact 3
  • noun as a matter of fact in reality; really; actually 3
  • noun as a matter of fact the substance or substances of which any physical object consists or is composed: the matter of which the earth is made. 1
  • noun as a matter of fact physical or corporeal substance in general, whether solid, liquid, or gaseous, especially as distinguished from incorporeal substance, as spirit or mind, or from qualities, actions, and the like. 1
See all 30 definitions of as a matter of fact

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Origin of as a matter of fact

First appearance:

before 1175
One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; Middle English mater(e), materie < Anglo-French, Old French mat(i)ere, materie < Latin māteria woody part of a tree, material, substance, derivative of māter mother1

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Parts of speech for As a matter of fact

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of As a matter of fact

as a matter of fact popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for as a matter of fact

adj as a matter of fact

  • absolutely — Absolutely means totally and completely.
  • indeed — in fact; in reality; in truth; truly (used for emphasis, to confirm and amplify a previous statement, to indicate a concession or admission, or, interrogatively, to obtain confirmation): Indeed, it did rain as hard as predicted. Did you indeed finish the work?
  • very — in a high degree; extremely; exceedingly: A giant is very tall.
  • literally — in the literal or strict sense: She failed to grasp the metaphor and interpreted the poem literally. What does the word mean literally?
  • really — in reality; actually: to see things as they really are.

adv as a matter of fact

  • easily — in an easy manner; with ease; without trouble: The traffic moved along easily.
  • certainly — You use certainly to emphasize what you are saying when you are making a statement.
  • well — in a good or satisfactory manner: Business is going well.
  • actually — You use actually to indicate that a situation exists or happened, or to emphasize that it is true.
  • unquestionably — not open to question; beyond doubt or dispute; indisputable; undeniable; certain: an unquestionable fact.
All 35 Synonyms of as a matter of fact

Antonyms for as a matter of fact

adv as a matter of fact

  • doubtfully — of uncertain outcome or result.
  • dubiously — doubtful; marked by or occasioning doubt: a dubious reply.
  • questionably — of doubtful propriety, honesty, morality, respectability, etc.: questionable activities; in questionable taste.
  • indefinite — not definite; without fixed or specified limit; unlimited: an indefinite number.
All 4 Antonyms of as a matter of fact

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