As a matter of fact
As a matter of fact adverb - In reality or actuality.
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Synonyms for As a matter of fact
Really
Really adverb - In actual fact.
As a matter of fact is a synonym for really in actually topic. You can use "As a matter of fact" instead the word "Really" as an adverb or an adjective, if it concerns topics such as in fact, without a doubt.
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Related pairs
- very and as a matter of fact
- very and really
- actually and as a matter of fact
- actually and really
- truly and as a matter of fact
- truly and really
- absolutely and as a matter of fact
- absolutely and really
- indeed and as a matter of fact
- indeed and really
- verily and as a matter of fact
- verily and really
- certainly and as a matter of fact
- certainly and really
Both terms in one sentence
- Here is an example of word cruft: "Don't forget, actually, as a matter of fact, what really happened is that there's far too much Word Cruft in this example." Did you just catch an error?
Source: Administrivia / Tips Worksheet - As a matter of fact, the Ponyville ponies didn't even know what a zebra was in the first place and just assumed Zecora was some really weird and creepy pony witch.
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Bare Your Midriff: Rynn's outfit does that, really well as a matter of fact.
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