fact

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fact is part of the Basic English 850.

Contents 1 Pronunciation 2 Noun 2.1 Synonyms 2.2 Antonyms 2.3 Related words and phrases 2.4 See also

[change] Pronunciation

• IPA: /fækt/
• SAMPA: /f{kt/
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[change] Noun

Singular fact

Plural facts

1. Something true.

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

2. A piece of information.

   He collects little-known facts.

[change] Synonyms

• (something true) truth, reality, actuality, verity, certainty
• (piece of information) information, detail, trivia, piece of information, piece of evidence

[change] Antonyms

• (something false) fiction, fabrication, falsehood, lie, untruth, deceit, sham, fake, invention, fantasy, imagination, tale, story, illusion, unrealism, creation

[change] Related words and phrases

• factoid
• factor
• factual
• factually
• fact check
• fact checking
• fact is

[change] See also

• truth
• evidence
• honesty