Word Finder - fact

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Something actual as opposed to invented.

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In this story, the Gettysburg Address is a fact, but the rest is fiction.

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Something which is real.

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Gravity is a fact, not a theory.

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Something concrete used as a basis for further interpretation.

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Let's look at the facts of the case before deciding.

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An objective consensus on a fundamental reality that has been agreed upon by a substantial number of experts.

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There is no doubting the fact that the Earth orbits the Sun.

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Information about a particular subject, especially actual conditions and/or circumstances.

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The facts about space travel.

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An individual value or measurement at the lowest level of granularity in a data warehouse.

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Action; the realm of action.

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A wrongful or criminal deed.

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He had become an accessory after the fact.

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A feat or meritorious deed.

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Used before making a statement to introduce it as a trustworthy one.

In fact, now she felt nothing.

It is hard to tell fact from fiction!

In fact, everything about him was masculine.

In fact, he had given her strict orders not to lift anything.

In fact, that was a good way to make sure he didn't.

I have noticed also that she eats much less, a fact which troubles her father so much that he is anxious to get her home.

Rather, it is intended to reflect the fact that judgment is required when assessing whether land is MMHD or ISIG.

Once again the real threat of fraud on the Internet has highlighted the fact that consumers fear going on line.

Another fact is of great significance in this connection.

We won't mention the fact that I was 1 1/2 hours late for my last outing.

The use of historical fact as a springboard for fiction is not a new one.

In fact, he must be struggling to float on the ocean of problems this family represented.

It was pure fact.

In fact, it was ludicrous - but it still hurt.

He was expounding over the fact that his father had approached the inheritance issue again.

In fact, he was the one who was acting selfish!

As a matter of fact, I'm eating rainbow grass.

As a matter of fact, most of the advice she has received and heeded has led to excisions rather than to additions.

Princess Mary saw Dessalles' embarrassed and astonished look fixed on her father, noticed his silence, and was struck by the fact that her father had forgotten his son's letter on the drawing-room table; but she was not only afraid to speak of it and ask Dessalles the reason of his confusion and silence, but was afraid even to think about it.

She said her only consolation was the fact that the princess allowed her to share her sorrow, that all the old misunderstandings should sink into nothing but this great grief; that she felt herself blameless in regard to everyone, and that he, from above, saw her affection and gratitude.

What did she know about this man... other than the fact that he had a volatile temperament?

In spite of the fact that she was anxious to tell him, she waited for the exact moment.

Her clothes underlined the fact that she was pregnant.

The fact that he stood before her now was proof.

The doctor said this restlessness did not mean anything and was due to physical causes; but Princess Mary thought he wished to tell her something, and the fact that her presence always increased his restlessness confirmed her opinion.

Carmen couldn't deny that fact.

In fact, no one slapped a warrior full grown, not even his father.

In fact, the sheet music was unnecessary.

In fact, he had always been there for them.

The fact it's clandestine is vital.

It didn't, for a fact.

In fact, he seemed lost in a sea of uncertainty.

She might as well get used to the fact that she was on her own.

Still, even all the bias can't hide the fact that the Tories are heading for another very heavy defeat.

I find it hard to realize that Christmas is almost here, in spite of the fact that Helen talks about nothing else.

In fact, I quietly declare war with the State, after my fashion, though I will still make what use and get what advantage of her I can, as is usual in such cases.

What was clear was the fact that he was struggling over something.

The antidepressants didn't help that much, but maybe they were responsible for the fact that she had not lost control yet.

Surely she must feel bitter about that fact, and yet neither her voice nor her expression gave any indication that she felt animosity.

Is that a fact?

In fact, he seemed pleased.

In fact, now I'm even more convinced I was right.

In fact, she was so keyed up when she reached her apartment that she decided to call her best friend with the news.

He made an excellent companion, a fact that hadn't occurred to her before that moment.

A fact he had made abundantly clear.

I'm counting on the fact that you're a nice guy.

In fact, you did – and do – refuse to claim your mate.

In fact, she seemed to enjoy that form of attention.

He had warned her not to lift anything — ordered her not to, in fact.

In fact, he seemed disappointed that she had asked.