Basis and Fact

Basis

Basis noun - An immaterial thing upon which something else rests.

Fact is an antonym for basis in action topic.

Nearby Word: basic

Fact

Fact noun - The quality of being actual.

Basis is an antonym for fact.

Nearby Words: factor, factual, factually

How words are described

good good basis good fact
physical physical basis physical fact
similar similar basis similar fact
common common basis common fact
Other adjectives: objective, obvious, simple, actual, real, constant, little, main, sole, limited, canonical, random, last, scientific, historical.

Both words in one sentence

  • Some, in fact, have asserted that I am the only man You-Know-Who ever feared, which - while a bit exaggerated in my opinion - most certainly has a basis in fact.
  • Comic Book / All-Star Superman It's never stated whether this has any basis in fact, but considering all the insane things that happen to him on a monthly basis, it wouldn't be surprising.
  • Series / Hustle Aside Glance: Every main character, on a fairly regular basis, except for Billy (in fact, it happens very rarely in Series 4 at all).
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