the fact that ...
the fact that ... means “the fact that + clause turns a whole statement into a noun phrase: The fact that he lied upset me”. The fact that + a clause packages a whole statement so it can act as a subject or object like a noun: The fact that he lied upset me (subject). Formation: the fact that + clause (= noun phrase)
the fact that + clause turns a whole statement into a noun phrase: The fact that he lied upset me
B2Formation
the fact that + clause (= noun phrase)
Explanation
The fact that + a clause packages a whole statement so it can act as a subject or object like a noun: The fact that he lied upset me (subject). I'm aware of the fact that prices are rising (object of a preposition). Here that is a conjunction, not a relative pronoun, and it cannot be dropped after fact. The phrase is useful for referring back to a situation and commenting on it.
Examples
Note
In everyday English the fact is often left out, leaving just that: I'm aware that prices are rising. Keep the fact that in more formal writing or when the clause is the subject, where starting with a bare that would sound odd.
FAQ
the fact that ... — what does it mean and how is it used?
the fact that + clause turns a whole statement into a noun phrase: The fact that he lied upset me. The fact that + a clause packages a whole statement so it can act as a subject or object like a noun: The fact that he lied upset me (subject). I'm aware of the fact that prices are rising (object of a preposition). Here that is a conjunction, not a relative pronoun, and it cannot be dropped after fact. The phrase is useful for referring back to a situation and commenting on it.
the fact that ... — how do you form it?
the fact that + clause (= noun phrase)
the fact that ... — any usage notes?
In everyday English the fact is often left out, leaving just that: I'm aware that prices are rising. Keep the fact that in more formal writing or when the clause is the subject, where starting with a bare that would sound odd.