Definition: 1. A particular situation that exists. 2. A thing that is known to be true, especially when it can be proved. 3. A concept whose truth can be proved. 4. A statement or assertion of verified information about something that is the case or has happened.
Use 'fact' in a sentence:
1. First, some basic facts about healthy eating!
2. My family now accepts the fact that I don't eat sugar or bread.
3. His admirers claim that he came to power perfectly legally, but the fact remains that he did so by exploiting an illegal situation.
4. These facts have only just been brought to light.
5. Both mushrooms look innocuous but are in fact deadly.
6. This research is based on anecdote not fact.
7. One should never criticize if one is not sure of one's facts.
8. True education does not consist in simply being taught facts.
9. I could no longer ignore the fact that he was deeply unhappy.
10. The problem was due to the simple fact that.
11. Isn't it a fact that the firm is losing money?
12. That link is an established medical fact.
13. How do you account for the fact that unemployment is still rising?
14. The plain fact is that nobody really knows.
15. She was good at physics despite the fact that she found it boring.
16. The fact is, the players gave everything they had.
17. The fact remains that we are still two teachers short.
18. He apologised as soon as he realised what he had done. In actual fact he wrote a nice little note to me.
19. That was a conjecture, not a fact.
20. Pearl didn't mind his reticence; in fact she liked it.
21. The book intermingles fact and fiction.
22. His opponent swamped him with facts and figures.
23. It is an undeniable fact that crime is increasing.
24. The fact (that) he's older than me is not relevant.
25. I didn't fail the exam; in fact I did rather well!
26. Voluntary work was particularly important in view of the fact that women were often forced to give up paid work on marriage.
27. His departure, in fact, went almost unremarked.
28. It's a sad fact that many of those killed were children.
29. He called attention to the fact that many files were missing.
30. The fact is we don't have enough money.
31. There was no escaping the fact that he was overweight.
32. She gave me only the bare facts of the case.
33. Due to the fact that they did not read English, the prisoners were unaware of what they were signing.
34. The fact remains that inflation, however you measure it, is unacceptably high.
35. In point of fact, she is their adopted daughter.
36. .a statement of verifiable historical fact.
37. She has a good memory and finds it easy to retain facts.
38. I can console myself with the fact that I'm not alone.
39. It's important to distinguish fact from fiction.
40. The book intermingles fact with fiction.
41. It is a well-known fact that caffeine is a stimulant.
42. That sounds rather simple, but in fact it's very difficult.
43. Despite the fact that the disease is so prevalent, treatment is still far from satisfactory.
44. Her argument was grounded in fact.
45. She had to face up to the fact that she would never walk again.
46. The newspaper story is based on hard facts.
47. The fact is (that) we don't have enough money.
48. Face facts ─ she isn't coming back.
49. We've had a pretty bad time while you were away. In fact, we very nearly split up this time.
50. It's about time you learnt to face facts.
51. How much was fact and how much fancy no one knew.
52. This is not a romantic notion but verifiable fact.
53. It is in the public interest that these facts are made known.
54. Nothing can alter the fact that we are to blame.
55. I know for a fact that baby corn is very expensive in Europe.
56. The fact that she was here implies a degree of interest.
57. The fact of the matter is that student finances are stretched.
58. We aren't playing well as a team, and that's a fact.
59. He is a dull writer and that's a fact.
60. It's difficult to pump facts and figures into tired students.
61. His chances do not seem good in view of the fact that the Chief Prosecutor has already voiced his public disapproval.
62. She was happy apart from the fact that she could not return home.
63. The line between fact and fiction is becoming blurred.
64. I know for a fact that Graham has kept in close touch with Alan.
65. He related the facts of the case to journalists.
66. 'I'm still staff colonel.' — 'Is that a fact?'
67. The fact that he had left her of his own accord proved to me that everything he'd said was true.
68. The fact is, they're there to make money.
69. The bald fact is that we don't need you any longer.
70. 'I guess you haven't eaten yet.' — 'As a matter of fact, I have,' said Hunter.
71. Despite the fact that she was wearing a seat belt, she was thrown sharply forward.
72. He seems to have overlooked one important fact.
73. She had to face the fact that her life had changed forever.
74. They complained that they had been trapped inside the police station, but in fact most were seen escaping over the adjacent roofs to safety in nearby buildings.
75. The facts allow of only one explanation.
76. There is so much information you can almost effortlessly find the facts for yourself.
77. Your theory does not square with the facts.
78. The fact is blindness hadn't stopped the children doing many of the things that sighted children enjoy.
79. But was it, in fact, a hideous goof?
80. It's not that difficult. As a matter of fact, it's quite easy.
