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, I prefer my yogurt extra salty over sweet.

From Salon

Layer on the fact that AI-chip designs are becoming more complex, and that’s “added demand for a lot of new tools” for processes such as inspection and packaging, he noted.

From MarketWatch

Knowing your track record, you write a column predicting the Dodgers will not win the World Series this year, thereby ensuring that they will, in fact, win the World Series this year.

From Los Angeles Times

In fact, the latest estimate of the nominal equilibrium rate implied by their model is just over 3.75%—at the top of the current target range for the federal funds rate.

From Barron's

So I think the fact that we even have a process is real progress.

From Barron's

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