fact

fact · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A thing that is known or proved to be true.

  2. 2.

    Information used as evidence or as part of a report.

  3. 3.

    (In "in fact" or "as a matter of fact") Used to emphasize the truth of something.

Forms

plural: facts

Phrases & expressions

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    in fact — Actually; in reality.
  • •
    as a matter of fact — Used for emphasis or to introduce something surprising.
  • •
    the fact of the matter — The truth.
  • •
    fact of life — Something that cannot be changed.
  • •
    get your facts straight — To ensure information is correct.
  • •
    face the facts — To accept reality.

Related words

Antonyms: falsehood, fiction, lie
See also: data, evidence, reality, truth
Synonyms: certainty, datum, reality, truth

Etymology

From Latin factum ("deed, act, event"), neuter past participle of facere ("to do, make").