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actually vs As a matter of fact

Both 'actually' and 'as a matter of fact' are correct and commonly used in English. They are both used to introduce additional information or to emphasize a point. The choice between them depends on the context and personal preference.

Last updated: March 30, 2024 • 714 views

actually

The word 'actually' is correct and commonly used in English to introduce additional information or to correct a misconception.

It is used to provide more information or to emphasize a point. It can also be used to correct a previous statement.

Examples:

Actually, I have already finished the report.
I thought she was coming tomorrow, but actually, she arrived today.

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I actually had another headline in mind.
I thought you were actually there.
The CRU football team actually won.
I actually needed new iPod speakers.
And language is actually a problem here.
And economists have actually started worrying about that.
It was actually Agent McGee's suggestion.
Walter thinks it's actually mercury.
Maybe because actually you want to kill Desdemona.
Our humanity is actually defined by technology.
And actually this is where the adventure really started.
These distractions were actually grists to their creative mill.
Car-sharing was actually invented in Europe.
That's the world people actually want.
And actually, private companies help governments with taxes.
We actually encourage people to drive more.
Most people are in China actually.
Suppose our technologies for finding connectomes actually work.
Humanity hasn't changed that much, actually.
I actually majored in psych, so...

Alternatives:

in fact
really
in reality
truthfully
in truth

As a matter of fact

The phrase 'as a matter of fact' is correct and commonly used in English to introduce additional information or to emphasize a point.

It is used to provide more information or to emphasize a point. It can also be used to introduce a surprising or important fact.

Examples:

As a matter of fact, I have known him for years.
She said she was sick, but as a matter of fact, she was at the party.

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As a matter of fact, he built the entire development.
As a matter of fact, Alan did mention some strange things.
As a matter of fact, you've seen her practically everywhere.
As a matter of fact, the entire house seems quite lovely.
As a matter of fact, we share something special.
As a matter of fact, I'm going up this morning with Lady Grantham.
As a matter of fact their prices are strictly interconnected and affected by the polysilicon price.
As a matter of fact, she saved every e-mail you sent him.
As a matter of fact... we'd like you to stay permanently.
As a matter of fact, he built the entire development.
As a matter of fact such criteria already exist.
As a matter of fact, I feel perfect.
As a matter of fact, this metaphor works on many levels.
As a matter of fact, that's why I've come to see you.
As a matter of fact, I got a few ideas.
As a matter of fact, you won't even have to go to Washington.
As a matter of fact, it's YOU I came to see.
As a matter of fact, we're not friends at all... until you fix this.
As a matter of fact, I'm not even sure which planet I'm on.
As a matter of fact, I'm in Newport quite a lot.

Alternatives:

in fact
actually
indeed
in reality
truly

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