ALL meanings of in fact
in fact
I i - 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
- idioms in fact before the fact, Law. prior to the commission of a crime: an accessory before the fact. 1
- idioms in fact in fact, actually; really; indeed: In fact, it was a wonder that anyone survived. 1
- adverb in fact in reality, actually 1
- phrase in fact You use in fact, in actual fact, or in point of fact to indicate that you are giving more detailed information about what you have just said. 0
- phrase in fact You use in fact, in actual fact, or in point of fact to introduce or draw attention to a comment that modifies, contradicts, or contrasts with a previous statement. 0
- adverb in fact (law) Resulting from the actions of parties. 0
- adverb in fact (Idiomatic) (modal) Actually, in truth. 0