Clarifying & Informing: English Vocabulary List

used to refer to the specific matter or topic being discussed or considered

"As far as money is concerned, I am fine."

"As far as the project is concerned, we need more time to finish it properly."

used to express one's uncertainty about the statement one has made as there might be something that makes it untrue

"As far as I know, she left."

"As far as I know, the meeting has been postponed until next Friday afternoon."

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

"As a matter of fact, I know her well."

"As a matter of fact I have been to Paris several times and I love the city."

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

"In point of fact, he was late."

"As a point of fact, the historical records indicate that the event actually occurred several years earlier than commonly believed."

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

"In fact I have never been there."

"In fact I have never been there before so I do not know what to expect."

used to introduce further information

"In addition he volunteers at the hospital."

"In addition to his job he also volunteers at the hospital on weekends to help sick children."

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

"In reality he is not that tall."

"In reality he is not that tall but the camera angle made him look much bigger than he is."

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

"In truth, I was scared."

"In truth, the project was much more challenging than anyone had initially anticipated."

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

"He is lazy that is to say he avoids work."

"He is lazy that is to say he avoids work whenever possible and always finds excuses."

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

"As a rule I wake up early."

"As a rule I wake up early but today I slept in because I was very tired."

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

"He is lazy and by the same token unreliable."

"By the same token we should also consider the opinions of the younger employees."