In fact

In fact is a discourse marker.

We use in fact to add more detailed information to what has just been said:

• A: Did she pass her driving test?
• B: Yes, she did; in fact, she’s now taking an advanced driving test.

In fact is commonly used in front position in a clause, although in informal situations, it may occur in end position:

• The holiday was really disappointing – a complete disaster, in fact. It just rained all the time.

Other discourse markers which have similar meanings include:

• in actual fact, as a matter of fact, in point of fact, actually, in truth.

See also

• Actual and actually
• Discourse markers (so, right, okay)