fact
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.
Exemplos
3 de 5It is a fact that the sun rises in the east.
It is a fact that the sun rises in the east.
The report presents the facts of the case in chronological order.
The report presents the facts of the case in chronological order.
Just the facts, please; I don't want to hear your opinion.
Just the facts, please; I don't want to hear your opinion.
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of a 'Factory' (where they make real things); a 'Fact' is also something real and solid.
Quiz rápido
Is it a _____ that water freezes at zero degrees Celsius?
Correto!
A resposta correta é: fact
Exemplos
It is a fact that the sun rises in the east.
everydayIt is a fact that the sun rises in the east.
The report presents the facts of the case in chronological order.
formalThe report presents the facts of the case in chronological order.
Just the facts, please; I don't want to hear your opinion.
informalJust the facts, please; I don't want to hear your opinion.
Academic writing requires the support of empirical facts.
academicAcademic writing requires the support of empirical facts.
We must verify the facts before we sign the contract.
businessWe must verify the facts before we sign the contract.
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
in fact
in fact
as a matter of fact
as a matter of fact
the fact of the matter
the fact of the matter
Frequentemente confundido com
A fact is objectively true and provable, whereas an opinion is a personal belief or feeling that cannot be proven.
Notas de uso
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.'
Erros comuns
Learners sometimes use the phrase 'actual fact,' which is redundant because a fact is already something that is actual.
Dica de memorização
Think of a 'Factory' (where they make real things); a 'Fact' is also something real and solid.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Latin word 'factum', which means 'a thing done'.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In many English-speaking cultures, there is a strong emphasis on separating 'facts' from 'emotions' during logical debates.
Quiz rápido
Is it a _____ that water freezes at zero degrees Celsius?
Correto!
A resposta correta é: fact
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