Proof and Theory

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Proof noun - Something presented in support of the truth or accuracy of a claim.

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Theory is an antonym for proof in topics: evidence, photographic print.

Nearby Words: proofed, proofing

Theory noun - An idea that is the starting point for making a case or conducting an investigation.

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Proof is an antonym for theory in hypothesis topic.

best	best proof	best theory
better	better proof	better theory
common	common proof	common theory
original	original proof	original theory
Other adjectives: logical, actual, real, great, little, main, new, possible, last, scientific.

She believes the Exile is proof of her theory that living beings can live independently of The Force.

Source: Necessarily Evil
However, some have pointed out that there's no actual proof that he really smokes weed, leading to the theory that it's just an act to boost sales.

Source: The Stoner
There hasn't been any hard proof that supports this theory, but enough people believe it that it's stated on the L4D Wiki.

Source: Urban Legend of Zelda

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