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the fact that

the fact that phrase: used to present an antecedent to a claim.

Phrase

the fact that

  1. Used to present an antecedent to a claim.
    • The fact that you struggle to do your homework proves that you need to go to tutoring.
  2. Used to refer to a situation under discussion.
    • The real problem is the fact that the industry mistreats its workers.

Synonyms of the fact that

Words that rhyme with the fact that

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Questions about the fact that

What does the fact that mean?
The fact that means used to present an antecedent to a claim.
What part of speech is the fact that?
The fact that is a phrase.

Words near the fact that in the dictionary

  1. the enemy of my enemy is my friend
  2. the enemy of your enemy is your friend
  3. The Entrance
  4. The Entrance North
  5. the eyes are the window to the soul
  6. the fact that
  7. the family that lays together stays together
  8. the family that prays together stays together
  9. the family that sleeps together keeps together
  10. The Farm
  11. the fat hit the fire

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