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fact  (facts plural )
1 You use the fact that after some verbs or prepositions, especially in expressions such as in view of the fact that, apart from the fact that, and despite the fact that, to link the verb or preposition with a clause. 
♦ the fact that  phrase prep PHR cl, v PHR cl 
His chances do not seem good in view of the fact that the Chief Prosecutor has already voiced his public disapproval..., We have to lie and hide the fact that I have an illness...  
2 You use the fact that instead of a simple that-clause either for emphasis or because the clause is the subject of your sentence. 
♦ the fact that  phrase PHR cl, oft v PHR cl, prep PHR cl 
The fact that he had left her of his own accord proved to me that everything he'd said was true.  
3 You use in fact, in actual fact, or in point of fact to indicate that you are giving more detailed information about what you have just said. 
♦ in fact  phrase PHR with cl 
We've had a pretty bad time while you were away. In fact, we very nearly split up this time..., He apologised as soon as he realised what he had done. In actual fact he wrote a nice little note to me...  
4 You use in fact, in actual fact, or in point of fact to introduce or draw attention to a comment that modifies, contradicts, or contrasts with a previous statement. 
♦ in fact  phrase PHR with cl  (=actually) 
That sounds rather simple, but in fact it's very difficult..., Why had she ever trusted her? In point of fact she never had, she reminded herself.  
5  n-var When you refer to something as a fact or as fact, you mean that you think it is true or correct. 
...a statement of verifiable historical fact..., How much was fact and how much fancy no one knew.  
6  n-count Facts are pieces of information that can be discovered. 
There is so much information you can almost effortlessly find the facts for yourself..., His opponent swamped him with facts and figures..., The lorries always left in the dead of night when there were few witnesses around to record the fact.  
7 You use as a matter of fact to introduce a statement that gives more details about what has just been said, or an explanation of it, or something that contrasts with it. 
♦ as a matter of fact    phrase PHR with cl  (=actually) 
It's not that difficult. As a matter of fact, it's quite easy..., `I guess you haven't eaten yet.'<emdash>`As a matter of fact, I have,' said Hunter.  
8 If you say that you know something for a fact, you are emphasizing that you are completely certain that it is true. 
♦ for a fact  phrase PHR after v  (emphasis)  I know for a fact that Graham has kept in close touch with Alan.  
9 You use the fact is or the fact of the matter is to introduce and draw attention to a summary or statement of the most important point about what you have been saying. 
♦ the fact is  phrase V inflects, PHR cl 
The fact is blindness hadn't stopped the children doing many of the things that sighted children enjoy..., The fact of the matter is that student finances are stretched.  

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