Definitions

fact

[fakt] / fækt /

NOUN

verifiable truth; reality

Synonyms

STRONGEST

case evidence experience law matter

STRONG

actuality appearance authenticity basis certainty certitude dope genuineness gospel intelligence palpability permanence scene scripture solidity stability substantiality verity

WEAK

bottom line brass tacks concrete happening gospel truth how it is like it is naked truth what's what

Antonyms

STRONG

theory

WEAK

fabrication lie

NOUN

event; detail of action

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accomplishment action case circumstance data evidence experience factor incident information performance phenomenon statistic

STRONG

act actuality adventure affair being conception consideration construction creation datum deed entity episode feature happening item manifestation occurrence organism particular point proceeding specific transaction truism

WEAK

fait accompli

Antonyms

STRONGEST

failure ignorance

STRONG

abstract concept death destruction inactivity inanimate inertia ruin

WEAK

fabrication lie

Example Sentences

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In fact, Powell could even remain in charge of the Fed past May 15.

From Barron's

"The fact that we've 'gone there', so to speak, makes it easier for us to have close friendships without any lingering tensions or question marks," she says.

From BBC

"Because, if you know the facts only, it doesn't change people and doesn't change behaviour. We all know better, but we don't do better."

From BBC

So, the fact that he was able to do that today after such a long time was very impressive.

From Barron's

“The clearest sign that we are not actually in a bubble,” investor Ben Horowitz remarked last month, “is the fact that everyone is talking about a bubble.”

From The Wall Street Journal

fact

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