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词汇 grammar_british-grammar_in-fact
释义

In fact


In fact is a discourse marker.

We use in fact to add more detailed information to what has just been said:


A:

Did she pass her driving test?


B:

Yes, she did;in fact, she’s now taking an advanced driving test.


In fact is commonly used in front position in a clause, although in informal situations, it may occur in end position:

The holiday was really disappointing – a complete disaster, in fact. It just rained all the time.

Other discourse markers which have similar meanings include: in actual fact, as a matter of fact, in point of fact, actually, in truth.


See also:


Actual and actually


Discourse markers (so, right, okay)



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