fact

fact is part of the Basic English 850.

Pronunciation

• IPA: /fækt/
• SAMPA: /f{kt/
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Noun

Singular fact

Plural facts

1. (countable & uncountable) A fact is something that is true.
   • Synonyms: truth, reality, actuality, verity, certainty
   • Antonyms: fiction, fabrication, falsehood, lie, untruth, deceit, sham, fake, invention, fantasy, imagination, tale, story, illusion, unrealism, creation

   That is not just my idea, it is a fact.

2. A fact is a piece of information.
   • Synonyms: information, detail, trivia, piece of information, piece of evidence

   He collects little-known facts.

Related words

• factoid
• factual
• factually
• fact check