Fact
noun
Something known to have happened or to exist.
His resignation was a fact.
Often appears as...
- in fact
- fact-check
noun
A piece of information used as proof or evidence.
The jury considered all the facts of the case.
Often appears as...
- fact finding
- fact-based
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Formal
Legal
noun
The truth about events as opposed to interpretation.
We need to separate fact from fiction.
Often appears as...
- cold hard fact
- fact-check
Usage tips
Academic
idiom
In fact means really, actually.
He was, in fact, early for the meeting.
Often appears as...
- in fact
- it's true; in fact
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun
A thing that is known or proved to be true.
The fact of her absence was noticeable.
Often appears as...
- the fact that
- despite the fact
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Formal
Philosophical
noun
Something known to have happened or to exist.
His resignation was a fact.
Often appears as...
- in fact
- fact-check
noun
A piece of information used as proof or evidence.
The jury considered all the facts of the case.
Often appears as...
- fact finding
- fact-based
Usage tips
Formal
Legal
noun
The truth about events as opposed to interpretation.
We need to separate fact from fiction.
Often appears as...
- cold hard fact
- fact-check
Usage tips
Academic
idiom
In fact means really, actually.
He was, in fact, early for the meeting.
Often appears as...
- in fact
- it's true; in fact
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun
A thing that is known or proved to be true.
The fact of her absence was noticeable.
Often appears as...
- the fact that
- despite the fact
Usage tips
Formal
Philosophical
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/3Not Opinion
Distinguish fact from personal feelings or beliefs, it indicates certainty.
Despite his claims, the fact is that he was late.
Pro Tip 2/3Concrete Information
Use 'fact' for something definite and proven, not speculative or expected.
The fact that she won the award is undeniable.
Pro Tip 3/3No Emotion
'Fact' carries no emotional weight; it's neutral and objective.
The fact remains that the building is unsafe.
Pro Tip 1/3Not Opinion
Distinguish fact from personal feelings or beliefs, it indicates certainty.
Despite his claims, the fact is that he was late.
Pro Tip 2/3Concrete Information
Use 'fact' for something definite and proven, not speculative or expected.
The fact that she won the award is undeniable.
Pro Tip 3/3No Emotion
'Fact' carries no emotional weight; it's neutral and objective.
The fact remains that the building is unsafe.
Pro Tip 1/3Not Opinion
Distinguish fact from personal feelings or beliefs, it indicates certainty.
Despite his claims, the fact is that he was late.
Pro Tip 2/3Concrete Information
Use 'fact' for something definite and proven, not speculative or expected.
The fact that she won the award is undeniable.
Pro Tip 3/3No Emotion
'Fact' carries no emotional weight; it's neutral and objective.
The fact remains that the building is unsafe.
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Why elephants never...
When we consider all this evidence, along with the fact that elephants are one of the few species who can recognize themselves in a mirror, it's hard to escape the conclusion that they are conscious, intelligent, and emotional beings. Unfortunately, humanity's treatment of elephants does not reflect this,
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Handraising Twin Tiger...
And as the days roll by, the cubs continue to thrive under Giles's watchful eye. So, we try and spend a little bit of time with them every day. It's really important, because, ultimately, from day one, we've been building a bond with them. And the fact that they just get used to hearing my voice
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The benefits of good...
Wear shoes with low heels and good arch support, and use a headset for phone calls. It's also not enough to just have good posture. Keeping your muscles and joints moving is extremely important. In fact, being stationary for long periods with good posture
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Rethinking infidelity...
desire to feel important. And the very structure of an affair, the fact that you can never have your lover, keeps you wanting. That in itself is a desire machine, because the incompleteness, the ambiguity, keeps you wanting that which you can't have.
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Bill Gates: The next...
It would spread throughout the world very, very quickly. And you can see over 30 million people died from that epidemic. So this is a serious problem. We should be concerned. But in fact, we can build a really good response system.
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TIL: Bees Could Help...
put up beehives in areas where elephants like to raid forms we can actually create a barrier between people and elephants are using bees we can also take advantage of the fact that is just the sound of the bees that the elephants
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Questions No One Knows...
Either answer, in its own way, is awe-inspiring, because even if we are alone, the fact that we think and dream and ask these questions might yet turn out to be one of the most important facts about the universe.
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Cubs Meet Adult Tiger...
Tigers are one of the few cats in the world to communicate in this way. These guys are very inquisitive, so their facial expression with their ears is exactly that. Now he's being a bit submissive for the fact
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Can you solve the locker...
He wanted to leave all of his money to you, but he knew that if he did, your relatives would pester you forever. So he is banking on the fact that he taught you everything you need to know about riddles.
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How to deal with...
detachment it means distinguishing between the world of the gas lighter and the real world so you can let people have their alternative facts you'll stick to
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Why elephants never...
When we consider all this evidence, along with the fact that elephants are one of the few species who can recognize themselves in a mirror, it's hard to escape the conclusion that they are conscious, intelligent, and emotional beings. Unfortunately, humanity's treatment of elephants does not reflect this,
Video examples
Handraising Twin Tiger...
And as the days roll by, the cubs continue to thrive under Giles's watchful eye. So, we try and spend a little bit of time with them every day. It's really important, because, ultimately, from day one, we've been building a bond with them. And the fact that they just get used to hearing my voice
Video examples
The benefits of good...
Wear shoes with low heels and good arch support, and use a headset for phone calls. It's also not enough to just have good posture. Keeping your muscles and joints moving is extremely important. In fact, being stationary for long periods with good posture
Video examples
Rethinking infidelity...
desire to feel important. And the very structure of an affair, the fact that you can never have your lover, keeps you wanting. That in itself is a desire machine, because the incompleteness, the ambiguity, keeps you wanting that which you can't have.
Video examples
Bill Gates: The next...
It would spread throughout the world very, very quickly. And you can see over 30 million people died from that epidemic. So this is a serious problem. We should be concerned. But in fact, we can build a really good response system.
Video examples
TIL: Bees Could Help...
put up beehives in areas where elephants like to raid forms we can actually create a barrier between people and elephants are using bees we can also take advantage of the fact that is just the sound of the bees that the elephants
Video examples
Questions No One Knows...
Either answer, in its own way, is awe-inspiring, because even if we are alone, the fact that we think and dream and ask these questions might yet turn out to be one of the most important facts about the universe.
Video examples
Cubs Meet Adult Tiger...
Tigers are one of the few cats in the world to communicate in this way. These guys are very inquisitive, so their facial expression with their ears is exactly that. Now he's being a bit submissive for the fact
Video examples
Can you solve the locker...
He wanted to leave all of his money to you, but he knew that if he did, your relatives would pester you forever. So he is banking on the fact that he taught you everything you need to know about riddles.
Video examples
How to deal with...
detachment it means distinguishing between the world of the gas lighter and the real world so you can let people have their alternative facts you'll stick to
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Albert Camus
French Philosopher
Lying is not only saying what isn't true. It is also, in fact especially, saying more than is true and, in the case of the human heart, saying more than one feels. We all do it, every day, to make life simpler.
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Neil deGrasse Tyson
American Scientist
We are part of this universe; we are in this universe, but perhaps more important than both of those facts, is that the universe is in us.
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Rodney Dangerfield
American Comedian
I'm at the age where food has taken the place of sex in my life. In fact, I've just had a mirror put over my kitchen table.
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Terry Pratchett
English Author
It is often said that before you die your life passes before your eyes. It is in fact true. It's called living.
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Alan Rickman
British Actor
Every so often you read a play and a character just speaks to you - almost seems to speak through you, in fact.
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Henry Miller
American Author
Until we accept the fact that life itself is founded in mystery, we shall learn nothing.
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William James
American Philosopher
Believe that life is worth living and your belief will help create the fact.
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Bertrand Russell
British Philosopher
The secret to happiness is to face the fact that the world is horrible.
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Frank Lloyd Wright
American Architect
The truth is more important than the facts.
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Rabindranath Tagore
Indian Poet
Facts are many, but the truth is one.
Quote examples
Albert Camus
French Philosopher
Lying is not only saying what isn't true. It is also, in fact especially, saying more than is true and, in the case of the human heart, saying more than one feels. We all do it, every day, to make life simpler.
Quote examples
Neil deGrasse Tyson
American Scientist
We are part of this universe; we are in this universe, but perhaps more important than both of those facts, is that the universe is in us.
Quote examples
Rodney Dangerfield
American Comedian
I'm at the age where food has taken the place of sex in my life. In fact, I've just had a mirror put over my kitchen table.
Quote examples
Terry Pratchett
English Author
It is often said that before you die your life passes before your eyes. It is in fact true. It's called living.
Quote examples
Alan Rickman
British Actor
Every so often you read a play and a character just speaks to you - almost seems to speak through you, in fact.
Quote examples
Henry Miller
American Author
Until we accept the fact that life itself is founded in mystery, we shall learn nothing.
Quote examples
William James
American Philosopher
Believe that life is worth living and your belief will help create the fact.
Quote examples
Bertrand Russell
British Philosopher
The secret to happiness is to face the fact that the world is horrible.
Quote examples
Frank Lloyd Wright
American Architect
The truth is more important than the facts.
Quote examples
Rabindranath Tagore
Indian Poet
Facts are many, but the truth is one.
Example 1 of 10
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