factually
factually — adverb
1. based entirely on verified information and proven events — used to describe stat
based entirely on verified information and proven events — used to describe statements, reports, or claims that can be checked against real data or known facts.
The journalist factually reported every detail of the trial without adding her own opinion.
factually + verb (reported) in declarative sentences
Zayd checked the numbers twice to make sure his statement was factually correct.
be + factually + adjective (correct)
Sahil's report about volcanoes was factually wrong, so his teacher asked him to check the textbook again.
The witness factually described what she saw from her kitchen window that evening.
Vikram's article was factually accurate, so the newspaper printed it without changes.
- objectively
focuses on lack of bias or personal feeling, while factually focuses on verifiable truth
- accurately
emphasises precision and exactness rather than truthfulness per se
- truthfully
stresses honesty and not lying, while factually stresses correspondence with real events
- subjectively
based on personal feelings rather than verifiable facts
文法句型
factually + [adjective]
[verb] + factually
be + factually + [adjective]
用法筆記
Frequently used before adjectives expressing correctness (accurate, correct, wrong, incorrect) to emphasise that a judgment is based on objective data rather than opinion.
常見錯誤
factually — adjective
- factuallypositive
- more factuallycomparative
- most factuallysuperlative
1. based on real events, situations, or information that can be checked and proven,
based on real events, situations, or information that can be checked and proven, rather than on opinions, theories, or imagination.
The documentary provides factual information about the history of Taiwan's high-speed rail system.
factual + noun (information) — typical attributive use
Eli asked for factual evidence before believing the rumour about his colleague.
The judge told the jury to focus only on factual details during the trial.
The historian's book is a factual account of village life in Portugal during the 1950s.
Teachers expect students to use factual data when writing their science reports.
- fictional
invented or imagined rather than based on real events
- hypothetical
based on assumed conditions rather than known facts
文法句型
factual + [noun]
be + factual
用法筆記
Used both before a noun (attributive — a factual report) and after be (predicative — the report is factual). The attributive use is more common.
常見錯誤
2. carefully limited to only what is known to be true or real, deliberately excludi
carefully limited to only what is known to be true or real, deliberately excluding any personal opinions, guesses, interpretations, or imaginative details.
The police report was strictly factual and contained no assumptions about who was guilty.
strictly factual — intensifier emphasising no deviation from facts
Selim wanted a factual answer, not a story full of guesses and colourful details.
The memo was dry and factual, listing only dates, names, and budget numbers.
Esteban's statement remained purely factual even when the lawyer tried to confuse him during cross-examination.
The scientist insisted on a factual description of the experiment without any speculation.
- speculative
based on conjecture rather than known facts
- subjective
influenced by personal feelings or opinions
文法句型
[intensifier] + factual
strictly / purely / entirely + factual
be + factual
用法筆記
Distinguish from the RELATED TO FACTS sense (adjective/1). This sense adds the idea of deliberate restraint — excluding opinions, interpretations, or colourful language. Commonly intensified by adverbs such as strictly, purely, entirely.