as a matter of fact
Phrase introducing factual correction
As a matter of fact introduces a statement that corrects, clarifies, or adds surprising information to what came before.
It signals that what follows is true despite expectations: I thought you hated opera. —As a matter of fact, I love it.
The phrase can also simply emphasize factuality: As a matter of fact, I was there when it happened.
- actuallyIn truth, not supposedly
- in realityExpressing what's true
- trulyIn a genuine manner
- indeedWord affirming emphasis
- genuinelyIn a real manner
truth be told · in truth · incidentally · by the way · for what it's worth · certainly · anyway · undeniably · for real · as it happens · as it turns out · come to think of it · veritably · though · to tell the truth · in all honesty · to be frank · nevertheless
- stock phrasesstock phrase, set phrase, cliche, catchphrase, filler phrase
- filler phrasesum, uh, like, you know, I mean
- connectivesand, or, but, because, nor
- emphaticsabsolutely, certainly, definitely, emphasis, indeed
as a matter of facthypothetically speaking
in theory · theoretically · supposedly · in principle · allegedly
as a matter of factperhaps
Expressing uncertainty
maybe · possibly · arguably · conceivably · in my opinion
fact, matter, factor, factors, factual, manufacture, matters, artifact, manufacturer