fact
gb/fˈækt/ us/fˈækt/
A2
Anglų
~ 300
Reikšmės
0 reikšmių
Daiktavardis
A2
entity
1
Something known to be true
Something that is true and can be checked or proven.
Vartosenos šablonas:
[fact] about [something]
Dažna klaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'fact' with 'opinion'. A fact can be proven; an opinion is what someone thinks or feels.
Sinonimai
truth (General term for something that is true, not necessarily verifiable in the same way as a fact.)
Antonimai
fiction (Fiction refers to something invented or imagined, the opposite of a verifiable fact.)
Kolokacijos
basic fact
|scientific fact
|established fact
|interesting fact
|fact remains
Temos
communication
|knowledge
|science
|education
|core_vocabulary
Pavyzdžiai
- It is a fact that water boils at 100 degrees Celsius at sea level.
- The fact that she speaks five languages impressed everyone.
- This book is full of interesting facts about space exploration.
- The report presents the facts without any opinion.
- It's a fact that smoking can cause cancer.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- It is a fact that the sun rises in the east.
- The fact is that cats sleep a lot.
- I know a fact about whales.
- The fact is easy to check.
- That is a fact, not an opinion.
Daiktavardis
B1
entity
2
Existing reality or situation
Something real that exists, even if people do not agree about it.
Vartosenos šablonas:
the fact is (that) [clause]
Dažna klaida:
Learners may overuse 'fact' when 'truth' or 'reality' would sound more natural in some contexts.
Sinonimai
reality (Refers broadly to what actually exists, not limited to discrete pieces of information.)
Antonimai
illusion (Something that appears real but is not, opposite of an existing reality.)
Kolokacijos
the fact remains
|face the facts
|in fact
Temos
communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Pavyzdžiai
- The fact is, we can't afford to buy a new car right now.
- She refused to face the fact that he was never coming back.
- The fact remains that we need more time.
- He ignored the fact of her illness.
- The fact is, we have no choice.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- The fact is we are late.
- He does not want to face the fact.
- The fact remains we need help.
- It is a fact that it is raining now.
- She knows the fact about the problem.
Gramatika
Pagrindinė forma
fact
IPA
GB/fˈækt/
US/fˈækt/
Skiemenys ir kirčiavimas
fact (1 skiemuo)
Stress on 1st syllable (fact)
Žodžio formos
Noun
- Base: fact
- Plural: fact, facts
Žodžių šeima
Posakiai
face the facts
1/fˈeɪs ðə fˈækts/
idiom
Accept an unpleasant truth
To accept something bad or difficult that is true.
Pavyzdžiai
- We have to face the facts: our plan isn’t working.
- It’s time you faced the facts about your job performance.
the fact is
1/ðə fˈækt ˈɪz/
fixed phrase
States the main truth
Used to tell what is really true about a situation.
Pavyzdžiai
- The fact is we just don’t have enough money.
- You may not like it, but the fact is we need to leave now.
in fact
1/ˈɪn fˈækt/
fixed phrase
Used to emphasize truth or add detail
Used to show what you are saying is true or to add surprising information.
Pavyzdžiai
- I thought the exam would be hard. In fact, it was quite easy.
- He seems quiet. In fact, he loves to talk once you know him.
in fact
2/ˈɪn fˈækt/
fixed phrase
actually; really; indeed
Used to say what is really true, especially if different from what was said before.
Pavyzdžiai
- I thought it would be hard, but in fact it was easy.
- He looks young; in fact, he’s 50.