in fact, indeed, actually

[krisfromgermany]

What are the differences between these three words?
For example in a sentence like:

"Are you a journalist?"
- "Yes, indeed/in fact/actually I'm a journalist."

 

[tedmc]

What are the differences between these three words?
For example in a sentence like:

"Are you a journalist?"
- "Yes, indeed/in fact/actually I'm a journalist."

I would say: Indeed I am.

"Indeed" is used to affirm something and for emphasis.
"In fact" is used to clarify something which is part of a whole.
"Actually" is used to clear any doubt or misconception.

 

[teechar]

What are the differences between these three choices? [STRIKE]words?
[/STRIKE] For example in a sentence like:

"Are you a journalist?"
- "Yes, indeed/in fact/actually I'm a journalist."

All are possible. It depends on the context. I would say "actually" is the most context-neutral of those three.

 

[teechar]

"Indeed" is used to affirm something and for emphasis.
"In fact" is used to clarify something which is part of a whole.
"Actually" is used to clear any doubt or misconception.

The range in which those can be used is much wider than that!

 

[GoesStation]

Indeed is generally much more formal than the other two in American English.