ALL meanings of as a matter of fact
as a mat·ter of fact
A a - 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
- idioms as a matter of fact no matter, regardless or irrespective of: We'll never finish on time, no matter how hard we work. it is unimportant; it makes no difference: No matter, this string will do as well as any other. 1
- adverb as a matter of fact in fact, on the contrary 1
- 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
- noun as a matter of fact something that occupies space. 1
- noun as a matter of fact a particular kind of substance: coloring matter. 1
- noun as a matter of fact a situation, state, affair, or business: a trivial matter. 1
- noun as a matter of fact an amount or extent reckoned approximately: a matter of 10 miles. 1
- noun as a matter of fact something of consequence: matter for serious thought. 1
- noun as a matter of fact importance or significance: decisions of little matter. 1
- noun as a matter of fact difficulty; trouble (usually preceded by the): There is something the matter. 1
- noun as a matter of fact ground, reason, or cause: a matter for complaint. 1
- noun as a matter of fact the material or substance of a discourse, book, etc., often as distinguished from its form. 1
- noun as a matter of fact things put down in words, especially printed: reading matter. 1
- noun as a matter of fact things sent by mail: postal matter. 1
- noun as a matter of fact a substance discharged by a living body, especially pus. 1
- noun as a matter of fact Philosophy. that which by integrative organization forms chemical substances and living things. Aristotelianism. that which relates to form as potentiality does to actuality. 1
- noun as a matter of fact Law. statement or allegation. 1
- noun as a matter of fact Printing. material for work; copy. type set up. 1
- noun as a matter of fact Christian Science. the concept of substance shaped by the limitations of the human mind. 1
- verb without object as a matter of fact to be of importance; signify: It matters little. 1
- verb without object as a matter of fact Pathology. to suppurate. 1
- idioms as a matter of fact a matter of life and death, something of vital or crucial importance. 1
- idioms as a matter of fact as a matter of fact, in reality; actually; in fact: As a matter of fact, there is no substance to that rumor. 1
- idioms as a matter of fact for that matter, as far as that is concerned; as for that: For that matter, you are no better qualified to judge than I. Also, for the matter of that. 1
- adverb as a matter of fact (modal) Actually, in fact. 0