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in fact (인 **팩**트) — used to emphasize a statement, especially one that is the opposite of what has just been mentioned

Part of speech: ADVERB

Definition: used to emphasize a statement, especially one that is the opposite of what has just been mentioned

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪn fækt/

Korean meaning: 사실은, 실제로는 (강조하거나 반대되는 내용을 말할 때)

Korean pronunciation: 인 **팩**트

Example Sentences

  • He looks scary, but in fact he's afraid of butterflies.
  • I thought I failed the test, but in fact I got the highest score.
  • The restaurant looks expensive, but in fact the prices are very reasonable.

in fact

ADVERB

//ɪn fækt//

used to emphasize a statement, especially one that is the opposite of what has just been mentioned

in fact concept
💡 Concept

A businesswoman reveals in fact positive results that contradict initial expectations

in fact rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

In fact, the truth acts in a contract that will tract the mind to contradict expectation itself

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɪn fækt/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪn fækt/

🌳Etymology

Origin

From Latin 'in' (in) and 'factum' (deed, thing done), literally meaning 'in the deed' or 'in reality'. The phrase evolved through Old French and Middle English to emphasize actual facts versus assumptions.

🎵Rhyme

compactimpactcontact
compact
impact
contact

🔗Collocations

in fact
quite the opposite, in fact
in actual fact
as a matter of fact
in fact, however

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

“He looks scary, but in fact he's afraid of butterflies.”

“I thought I failed the test, but in fact I got the highest score.”

“The restaurant looks expensive, but in fact the prices are very reasonable.”

😄 Fun example

“My cat appears lazy, but in fact she's plotting world domination.”

📚Related Words

Synonyms

actuallyreallytrulyindeedas a matter of fact

Antonyms

supposedlyapparentlyseemingly

Related

realitytruthgenuineauthenticreal

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