fact
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- pronunciation:
- faekt
- features:
- Word History, Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
A fact is something that most people agree is true because it has been tested or been seen to be true again and again. It is a fact that fish need water to live. It is a fact that an apple is a fruit.
Mark knows a lot of facts about dogs. He can tell you all the different types of breeds and how they all behave.- antonyms:
- theory
- similar words:
- certainty, particular
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| definition 2: |
A fact is something that is real or that has happened or is happening in reality.
The fact that it snowed last night means school might be canceled today.The fact that the puppy is little and cute is what made us choose her.- synonyms:
- reality
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| related words: |
being, evidence, incident, information |
Fact is from a Latin word that means "event" or "deed."