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fact

/fækt/

A fact is a piece of information that is known to be true or has been proven to exist. It is used to describe reality rather than an opinion, a feeling, or a guess.

例文

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1

It is a fact that the sun rises in the east.

It is a fact that the sun rises in the east.

2

The report presents the facts of the case in chronological order.

The report presents the facts of the case in chronological order.

3

Just the facts, please; I don't want to hear your opinion.

Just the facts, please; I don't want to hear your opinion.

語族

名詞
fact
副詞
factually
形容詞
factual
関連
factuality
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覚え方のコツ

Think of a 'Factory' (where they make real things); a 'Fact' is also something real and solid.

クイックテスト

Is it a _____ that water freezes at zero degrees Celsius?

正解!

正解は: fact

例文

1

It is a fact that the sun rises in the east.

everyday

It is a fact that the sun rises in the east.

2

The report presents the facts of the case in chronological order.

formal

The report presents the facts of the case in chronological order.

3

Just the facts, please; I don't want to hear your opinion.

informal

Just the facts, please; I don't want to hear your opinion.

4

Academic writing requires the support of empirical facts.

academic

Academic writing requires the support of empirical facts.

5

We must verify the facts before we sign the contract.

business

We must verify the facts before we sign the contract.

語族

名詞
fact
副詞
factually
形容詞
factual
関連
factuality

よく使う組み合わせ

hard facts hard facts
basic facts basic facts
check the facts check the facts
stating a fact stating a fact
interesting fact interesting fact

よく使うフレーズ

in fact

in fact

as a matter of fact

as a matter of fact

the fact of the matter

the fact of the matter

よく混同される語

fact vs opinion

A fact is objectively true and provable, whereas an opinion is a personal belief or feeling that cannot be proven.

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使い方のコツ

The word 'fact' is a countable noun. It is often followed by a 'that' clause, such as 'The fact that it is raining is annoying.'

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よくある間違い

Learners sometimes use the phrase 'actual fact,' which is redundant because a fact is already something that is actual.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of a 'Factory' (where they make real things); a 'Fact' is also something real and solid.

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語源

Derived from the Latin word 'factum', which means 'a thing done'.

文法パターン

Countable noun Plural: facts Often used in the phrase 'the fact that...'
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文化的な背景

In many English-speaking cultures, there is a strong emphasis on separating 'facts' from 'emotions' during logical debates.

クイックテスト

Is it a _____ that water freezes at zero degrees Celsius?

正解!

正解は: fact

関連単語

sit

A1

To rest your body on your bottom with your back upright, typically on a chair or the floor. It describes both the action of moving into this position and the state of being in it.

stand

A1

To be in an upright position supported by one's feet rather than sitting or lying down. It also refers to the physical location of an object or a person's particular opinion on a subject.

pay

A1

To give money to someone in exchange for goods, services, or to settle a debt. It can also mean to give something non-monetary, such as attention or a compliment.

meet

A1

To come together with someone at a specific place and time, or to be introduced to someone for the first time. It can also mean to satisfy a requirement, standard, or need.

continue

A1

To keep doing something or to stay in the same state without stopping. It can also mean to start an activity again after a short break.

set

A1

To put or place something in a specific position or location. It also means to adjust or prepare something so that it is ready for use, such as a clock or a table.

learn

A1

To gain knowledge, understanding, or a skill by studying, practicing, or being taught. It refers to the process of acquiring information through experience or education.

lead

A1

To go in front of a group of people to show them the way to a place. It also means to be in control of a group, a team, or an activity.

understand

A1

To know the meaning of what someone is saying or how something works. It involves grasping an idea, a language, or a situation clearly in your mind.

follow

A1

To move behind someone or something in the same direction. It also means to obey rules, instructions, or to understand the logic of an argument or story.

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