fact Synonyms & Antonyms
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Fact as a Noun
Something actual as opposed to invented.
establish the facts
Something which is real.
Gravity is a fact, not a theory.
Something concrete used as a basis for further interpretation.
Let's look at the facts of the case before deciding.
An objective consensus on a fundamental reality that has been agreed upon by a substantial number of experts.
There is no doubting the fact that the Earth orbits the Sun.
Information about a particular subject, especially actual conditions and/or circumstances.
The facts about space travel.
An individual value or measurement at the lowest level of granularity in a data warehouse.
Action; the realm of action.
A wrongful or criminal deed.
He had become an accessory after the fact.
A feat or meritorious deed.
Fact as an Interjection
Used before making a statement to introduce it as a trustworthy one.
Fact in a Sentence
establish the facts
hard facts
facts and figures
In this story, the Gettysburg Address is a fact, but the rest is fiction.
The report is based on verified facts.
Let’s stick to the facts, not opinions.
She presented the facts in a clear, logical way.
Gravity is a fact, not a theory.
Let's look at the facts of the case before deciding.
There is no doubting the fact that the Earth orbits the Sun.
The facts about space travel.
Addition facts include 2 + 2 = 4 and 3 + 4 = 7.
He had become an accessory after the fact.
Word Forms & Grammar
fact (countable and uncountable, plural facts)
fact
Words That Rhyme With Fact
Origin of Fact
Inherited from Middle English fact, from Latin factum (“an act, deed, feat, etc.”); also Medieval Latin for “state, condition, circumstance”; neuter of factus (“done or made”), perfect passive participle of faciō (“do, make”), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *dʰeh₁- (“to put, place, set”). Old/Middle French later evolved it into faict and fait. Doublet of feat.
Fact at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun, interjection |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //fækt// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Meaning | Something actual as opposed to invented |
| Plural | facts |
How Do You Say Fact?
You say fact as //fækt//. It has 1 syllable.