Clarifying & Informing

as a matter of fact

phrase

/æz ɐ mˈæɾɚɹ ʌv fˈækt/

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used to introduce a statement that presents a truth or reality, often to clarify or emphasize something

as a point of fact

Adverb

/æz ɐ ɔːɹ ɪn pˈɔɪnt ʌv fˈækt/

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used to introduce a statement that provides factual information or clarifies a point with accuracy

in fact

Adverb

/ɪn fˈækt/

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used to introduce a statement that provides additional information or emphasizes the truth or reality of a situation

in addition

Adverb

/ɪn ɐdˈɪʃən/

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used to introduce further information

in reality

Adverb

/ɪn ɹɪˈælɪɾi/

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used to contrast with appearances or assumptions, emphasizing the actual state of affairs or the way things truly are

in truth

Adverb

/ɪn tɹˈuːθ/

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used to emphasize that something is being expressed honestly or genuinely, often revealing the real facts or feelings

that is to say

Adverb

/ðæt ɪz tə sˈeɪ/

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used to introduce an explanation or clarification of a point just made

as a rule

Adverb

/æz ɐ ɹˈuːl/

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used to indicate something that is typically or generally true or customary

by the same token

conjunction

/baɪ ðə sˈeɪm tˈoʊkən/

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used to connect two related statements, showing that the same reasoning or principle applies to both