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Fact

fækt
Extreem Veelvoorkomend
200 - 300
200 - 300
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Fact -

Something that is known to be true, proven, or verified

Voorbeeld: It is a fact that the Earth revolves around the Sun.
Gebruik: formalContext: academic discussions, scientific reports
Opmerking: Facts are objective and can be supported by evidence.

A piece of information that can be proven or verified

Voorbeeld: The fact that she was absent from work was confirmed by her supervisor.
Gebruik: formalContext: legal proceedings, research papers
Opmerking: Facts are often used in formal contexts to support arguments or claims.

Used colloquially to emphasize the truthfulness of a statement

Voorbeeld: I am not a fan of horror movies, in fact, I find them quite scary.
Gebruik: informalContext: casual conversations, storytelling
Opmerking: In informal conversations, 'fact' can be used for emphasis or to add certainty to a statement.

Synoniemen van Fact

truth

Truth refers to something that is considered to be in accordance with fact or reality. It can be used interchangeably with fact in many contexts.
Voorbeeld: It is a well-known truth that the Earth revolves around the Sun.
Opmerking: Truth can sometimes carry a connotation of being universally accepted or undeniable, while fact is more neutral.

reality

Reality pertains to the state of things as they actually exist, often based on concrete evidence or experience.
Voorbeeld: The reality of climate change is supported by scientific evidence.
Opmerking: While fact is a specific piece of information, reality encompasses the broader scope of existence or the way things truly are.

certainty

Certainty implies a strong belief or assurance in the truth or validity of something.
Voorbeeld: There is a high level of certainty that the team will win the championship.
Opmerking: Certainty can convey a sense of confidence or conviction, whereas fact is a more neutral statement of reality.

Uitdrukkingen en veelvoorkomende zinsdelen van Fact

As a matter of fact

This phrase is used to introduce a statement that emphasizes the truth or reality of something.
Voorbeeld: As a matter of fact, I have never been to Europe.
Opmerking: It emphasizes a statement or fact without directly using the word 'fact'.

In fact

This phrase is used to introduce a fact or statement that is contrary to or clarifies a previous belief or idea.
Voorbeeld: I thought he was American, but in fact, he is Canadian.
Opmerking: It presents a fact or statement after a contrasting or clarifying context.

Facts and figures

This phrase refers to specific details and numerical data that provide information or evidence.
Voorbeeld: The presentation included all the facts and figures to support their argument.
Opmerking: It encompasses more than just the word 'fact' by including statistical or numerical information.

Face the facts

This phrase means to confront and acknowledge the truth or reality of a situation, especially if it is difficult or unpleasant.
Voorbeeld: It's time to face the facts and accept the reality of the situation.
Opmerking: It urges someone to confront and accept the truth, emphasizing the action of facing the facts.

A fact of life

This phrase refers to something that is an unavoidable or accepted part of everyday existence.
Voorbeeld: Stress is a fact of life; we have to learn to cope with it.
Opmerking: It emphasizes the inevitability or common occurrence of a particular aspect of life.

Proven fact

This phrase indicates that something has been demonstrated or verified to be true through evidence or research.
Voorbeeld: It is a proven fact that exercise has numerous health benefits.
Opmerking: It emphasizes the confirmation of truth through evidence or research.

Established fact

This phrase signifies a fact that is widely recognized, accepted, or firmly established.
Voorbeeld: It is an established fact that smoking is harmful to health.
Opmerking: It highlights a fact that has gained widespread acceptance or recognition.

Dagelijkse (slang) uitdrukkingen van Fact

Factoid

A brief or trivial item of news or information; often assumed to be true but not necessarily backed by evidence or research.
Voorbeeld: That factoid about cats being able to make over 100 different sounds is interesting!
Opmerking: While 'factoid' sounds similar to 'fact', it refers to information that may not be entirely factual or verified.

Facts

The true circumstances or reality of a situation, especially when they contradict what someone has said.
Voorbeeld: My friend said he was sick, but the facts are he was just not feeling like going out with us.
Opmerking: In this context, 'facts' are used to highlight the truth or actual events, often contrasting with someone's claims or perceptions.

For real

Exclaiming or seeking confirmation that something is genuine, true, or sincere.
Voorbeeld: Are you serious about what you just said? For real?
Opmerking: While not directly synonymous with 'fact', 'for real' seeks assurance or verification of the truthfulness of a statement.

Straight up

Speaking honestly or bluntly without any deceit or exaggeration.
Voorbeeld: I'm telling you straight up, he's not trustworthy, so be careful.
Opmerking: 'Straight up' implies a direct and upfront communication style to convey honesty, which may align with presenting facts clearly.

No cap

Expressing that what is being said is not a lie or an exaggeration.
Voorbeeld: I know it sounds crazy, but no cap, I saw a UFO last night.
Opmerking: 'No cap' is used to emphasize the truthfulness of a statement, signaling that there are no falsehoods or embellishments involved, akin to presenting factual information.

Fact - Voorbeelden

It is a fact that the Earth revolves around the Sun.
The fact that he was late for the meeting was not appreciated.
The fact that she speaks five languages fluently is impressive.

Grammatica van Fact

Fact - Zelfstandig naamwoord (Noun) / Zelfstandig naamwoord, enkelvoudig of massa (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: fact
Vervoegingen
Zelfstandig naamwoord, meervoud (Noun, plural): facts, fact
Zelfstandig naamwoord, enkelvoudig of massa (Noun, singular or mass): fact
Lettergrepen, Woordafbreking en Klemtoon
fact bevat 1 lettergrepen: fact
Fonetische transcriptie: ˈfakt
fact , ˈfakt (De rode lettergreep is benadrukt)

Fact - Belangrijkheid en gebruiksfrequentie

De frequentie- en belangrijkheidsindex van woorden geeft aan hoe vaak een woord in een bepaalde taal voorkomt. Hoe kleiner het getal, hoe vaker het woord wordt gebruikt. De meest gebruikte woorden variëren meestal van ongeveer 1 tot 4000.
fact: 200 - 300 (Extreem Veelvoorkomend).
Deze belangrijkheidsindex helpt je te focussen op de meest nuttige woorden tijdens je taal leerproces.
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