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Soheil1 Posted 8 years ago
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As a matter of fact

Hi.

How does 'as a matter of fact' differ from 'incidentally'?


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Here's the broad difference. For details, refer to a good dictionary. as a matter of fact can be used to add emphasis to what the speaker is saying.

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  • Here's the broad difference.
  • For details, refer to a good dictionary.
  • as a matter of fact can be used to add emphasis to what the speaker is saying.
  • eg I understand the causes of the French Revolution very well.
  • As a matter of fact, I have a degree in history.
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Here's the broad difference. For details, refer to a good dictionary.

as a matter of fact can be used to add emphasis to what the speaker is saying.

eg I understand the causes of the French Revolution very well. As a matter of fact, I have a degree in history.

incidentally often introduces some statement that is not really related to what is being discussed.

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