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noun

fact

/FAKT/ fact 1 syllable

Something known to be true and verifiable.

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Word facts

Part of speech noun
Syllables 1
Letters 4
Starts with F
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Definition

A fact is something that is known to be true and can be verified. Facts are distinguished from opinions, beliefs, and guesses because they are based on evidence.

Usage: A fact is verifiable. An opinion is a personal view. In fact is used to add emphasis or a correction: 'She's not late — in fact, she's early'.

Example sentences

  1. 1

    It is a fact that the Earth orbits the Sun.

  2. 2

    She backed her argument with solid facts and figures.

  3. 3

    In fact, the meeting was cancelled an hour ago.

Synonyms

truthrealitycertaintyevidencedatumdetail

Antonyms

fictionopinionmythfalsehoodfabrication

Word family

adjective factual
adverb factually
verb fact-check
Word origin

From Latin factum ('a thing done'), from facere ('to do, make'). A fact is literally 'something that has been done' — a deed or event that happened.

Memory tip

Fact and act share four letters. A fact is something that happened — an act, an event, a verified thing.

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FAQ

Questions people ask

What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

A fact can be verified. An opinion is a personal view or judgment that others may disagree with.

What does 'in fact' mean?

In fact means 'actually' or 'to be more precise'. It introduces a statement that clarifies or corrects something.

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