fact
gb/fˈækt/ us/fˈækt/
A2
Ingles
~ 300
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
Pangngalan
A2
entity
1
Something known to be true
Something that is true and can be checked or proven.
Padron ng paggamit:
[fact] about [something]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'fact' with 'opinion'. A fact can be proven; an opinion is what someone thinks or feels.
Mga kasingkahulugan
truth (General term for something that is true, not necessarily verifiable in the same way as a fact.)
Mga kasalungat
fiction (Fiction refers to something invented or imagined, the opposite of a verifiable fact.)
Mga kolokasyon
basic fact
|scientific fact
|established fact
|interesting fact
|fact remains
Mga tema
communication
|knowledge
|science
|education
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- 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.
Pangngalan
B1
entity
2
Existing reality or situation
Something real that exists, even if people do not agree about it.
Padron ng paggamit:
the fact is (that) [clause]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may overuse 'fact' when 'truth' or 'reality' would sound more natural in some contexts.
Mga kasingkahulugan
reality (Refers broadly to what actually exists, not limited to discrete pieces of information.)
Mga kasalungat
illusion (Something that appears real but is not, opposite of an existing reality.)
Mga kolokasyon
the fact remains
|face the facts
|in fact
Mga tema
communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- 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
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
fact
IPA
GB/fˈækt/
US/fˈækt/
Mga pantig at diin
fact (1 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (fact)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
- Base: fact
- Plural: fact, facts
Mga kaugnay na salita
Mga ekspresyon
face the facts
1/fˈeɪs ðə fˈækts/
idiom
Accept an unpleasant truth
To accept something bad or difficult that is true.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- I thought it would be hard, but in fact it was easy.
- He looks young; in fact, he’s 50.