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Definition of 'as a matter of fact'

as a matter of fact

phrase
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.
It's not that difficult. As a matter of fact, it's quite easy.
'I guess you haven't eaten yet.'—'As a matter of fact, I have,' said Hunter.
Synonyms: actually, in fact, in reality, in truth   More Synonyms of as a matter of fact
fact
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as a matter of fact in British

or in fact
in reality or actuality
fact
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as a matter of fact in British

actually; in fact
matter of fact
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as a matter of fact in American

in reality; really; actually
: also in fact or in point of fact
fact
Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.

as a matter of fact in American

see this phrase at fact
matter
Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.

Example sentences containing 'as a matter of fact'

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Died in France, as a matter of fact, and wanted to be buried there. Melville, Anne THE HARDIE INHERITANCE (1999)I had a cup of tea with her yesterday, as a matter of fact. Barbara Erskine HIDING FROM THE LIGHT (1999)I've shed a tear or two myself recently, as a matter of fact. Howatch, Susan ULTIMATE PRIZES (1999)
They started out here, years ago, long before I moved in, as a matter of fact. J. A. Jance BREACH OF DUTY (1999)

Nearby words of 'as a matter of fact'

  • as a man
  • as a matter of
  • as a matter of course
  • as a matter of fact
  • as a rule
  • as a whole
  • as against

  • All ENGLISH words that begin with 'A'

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Definition of as a matter of fact from the Collins English Dictionary

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