Definitions and Examples of reality, fact
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
The state of things as they actually exist, rather than as they may appear or might be imagined.
Example
After years of dreaming about it, she finally faced the reality that becoming a professional athlete was not realistic.
Something that is known or proved to be true.
Example
The fact that he had never traveled outside his country made him feel curious about other cultures.
Key Differences: reality vs fact
- 1Reality refers to the state of things as they actually exist, while dream refers to something imagined or wished for.
- 2Fact refers to something that is known or proved to be true, while dream refers to something that is not necessarily true or real.
Effective Usage of reality, fact
- 1Clarify Misunderstandings: Use reality and fact to distinguish between what is true and what is imagined.
- 2Express Certainty: Use fact to express certainty or to provide evidence to support an argument.
- 3Encourage Realism: Use reality to encourage a realistic approach to situations or to manage expectations.
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Remember this!
The antonyms reality and fact refer to things that are true, actual, or existing in the real world, while dream refers to something imagined or wished for. Use these words to clarify misunderstandings, express certainty, and encourage realism.
