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Definition in (actual) fact in British English

in (actual) fact phrase

phrase
1

used for saying what is really true, when this is surprising or different from what people think

Example

He was paid money for a job that did not in fact exist.

Example

In actual fact, she was quite right.

Synonyms and related words
actual really positively
2

used when you are adding something to what you have just said, especially something surprising

Example

I haven't seen him for years. In fact, I can't even remember what he looks like.

Example

She's a friend of mine, a very close friend in fact.

Synonyms and related words
namely incidentally furthermore
Definition in (actual) fact in British English