in fact

Definitions

Used to emphasize the truth of an assertion, especially one contrary to what might be expected.

Used to introduce a more specific or detailed statement that clarifies or amplifies a previous one.

Examples

He claimed to be an expert, but in fact, he had never studied the subject.

The project was not a failure; in fact, it exceeded all of our expectations.

Synonyms

actually in reality as a matter of fact truth be told indeed to tell the truth in point of fact

Antonyms

theoretically supposedly allegedly ostensibly in theory apparently on the surface