Fact
/fækt/
The meaning and definition of Fact, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.
Definition
noun
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Something actual as opposed to invented.
βIn this story, the Gettysburg Address is a fact, but the rest is fiction.β
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Something concrete used as a basis for further interpretation.
βLet's look at the facts of the case before deciding.β
interjection
- Used before making a statement to introduce it as a trustworthy one.
Definitions from the Free Dictionary API
Antonyms
fiction
Origin
From Latin factum.
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