noun
fact
fakt
noun
1
Something known to be true, based on evidence rather than opinion or invention.
"It's a fact that water boils at 100°C at sea level."
"The report separates fact from speculation."
2
Information about a particular subject or situation.
"Check the facts before you publish the article."
How to Use Fact
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething that is objectively true and verifiable, as opposed to an opinion or a guess.
Common mistake
A fact can be checked and verified; an opinion is a personal judgement. Don't present opinions as facts.
Common pairings
in fact
the fact remains
fact-check
hard facts
Word Forms
facts plural
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Etymology
From Latin factum, "a thing done or made," the past participle of facere, "to do." Doublet of "feat."