In reality is a common phrase meaning actually or in real life. Of reality is possible only in specific noun phrases such as perception of reality.
Use in reality to contrast appearance with facts. Of reality is not usually a complete expression on its own, but it appears naturally after certain nouns such as view of reality or perception of reality.
These forms are not interchangeable. Choose the construction by meaning, not by which preposition appears most often.
In reality means actually or in real life.
Of reality commonly appears after nouns that describe ideas, views, or representations.
Some fixed expressions use other prepositions with reality.
The same subject can take different constructions because each sentence answers a different question.
Some combinations appear in real text but do not mean what learners often assume.
Of reality usually needs another noun before it.
✕ Of reality, the results were disappointing. ✓ In reality, the results were disappointing.Many phrases with reality need a determiner.
✕ He lost sense of reality. ✓ He lost his sense of reality.Choose the expression that matches the intended meaning.
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It means actually or in real life, often contrasting with assumptions or appearances.
Yes, but usually only inside larger phrases such as perception of reality or concept of reality.
Yes. Common combinations include reality of and escape from reality.
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