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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
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What is the difference between 'in fact' and 'in reality'??
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Reality is the set of all facts, so there's little if any difference between the two phrases. Did you have a specific instance in mind?
- Reality is the set of all facts, so there's little if any difference between the two phrases.
- Did you have a specific instance in mind?
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Reality is the set of all facts, so there's little if any difference between the two phrases. Did you have a specific instance in mind?
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Both phrases can be used to contrast fact/reality/truth with something that is not so:
Many people believe that law and justice are the same thing; in reality/fact they can be very different.
'In fact' can be used simply as a simple clarifier/intensifier; 'in reality is not used in this way:
I don't think John is coming today. I fact I'm sure he's not.
Many people believe that law and justice are the same thing; in reality/fact they can be very different.
'In fact' can be used simply as a simple clarifier/intensifier; 'in reality is not used in this way:
I don't think John is coming today. I fact I'm sure he's not.
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