Meaning & Definition of Fact in English
English⟶
Fact
/fækt/
noun
1. A piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
- "First you must collect all the facts of the case"
synonym:
- fact
2. A statement or assertion of verified information about something that is the case or has happened
- "He supported his argument with an impressive array of facts"
synonym:
- fact
3. An event known to have happened or something known to have existed
- "Your fears have no basis in fact"
- "How much of the story is fact and how much fiction is hard to tell"
synonym:
- fact
4. A concept whose truth can be proved
- "Scientific hypotheses are not facts"
synonym:
- fact
Examples of using
Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth.
My opinions may have changed, but not the fact that I'm right.
In no way does the fact that a text was written by a native speaker guarantee that it is any good.