fact

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /fækt/
• SAMPA: /f{kt/

• Audio (US)

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Noun

Singular fact

Plural facts

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

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

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

   He collects little-known facts.

Related words

• factoid
• factual
• factually
• fact check