in fact

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- US Pronunciation
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- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [in fakt]
- /ɪn fækt/
- /ɪn fækt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in fakt]
- /ɪn fækt/

Definitions of in fact words

noun in fact something that actually exists; reality; truth: Your fears have no basis in fact. 1
noun in fact something known to exist or to have happened: Space travel is now a fact. 1
noun in fact a truth known by actual experience or observation; something known to be true: Scientists gather facts about plant growth. 1
noun in fact something said to be true or supposed to have happened: The facts given by the witness are highly questionable. 1
noun in fact Law.. Often, facts. an actual or alleged event or circumstance, as distinguished from its legal effect or consequence. Compare question of fact, question of law. 1
idioms in fact after the fact, Law. after the commission of a crime: an accessory after the fact. 1

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Origin of in fact

First appearance:

before 1530

One of the 29% oldest English words

1530-40; < Latin factum something done, deed, noun use of neuter of factus done, past participle of facere to do1

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Parts of speech for In fact

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in fact popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% 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 in fact

adj in 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 in fact

actual — You use actual to emphasize that you are referring to something real or genuine.
actually — You use actually to indicate that a situation exists or happened, or to emphasize that it is true.
in effect — something that is produced by an agency or cause; result; consequence: Exposure to the sun had the effect of toughening his skin.
real — true; not merely ostensible, nominal, or apparent: the real reason for an act.
tangible — capable of being touched; discernible by the touch; material or substantial.

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adv in fact

partially — being such in part only; not total or general; incomplete: partial blindness; a partial payment of a debt.
incompletely — not complete; lacking some part.
partly — in part; to some extent or degree; partially; not wholly: His statement is partly true.
inadequately — not adequate or sufficient; inept or unsuitable.
doubtfully — of uncertain outcome or result.

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