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Definitions for Fact

[1] something that actually exists; reality; truth: Your fears have no basis in fact.
[2] something known to exist or to have happened: Space travel is now a fact.
[3] a truth known by actual experience or observation; something known to be true: Scientists gather facts about plant growth.
[4] something said to be true or supposed to have happened: The facts given by the witness are highly questionable.
[5] Law . Often facts. an actual or alleged event or circumstance, as distinguished from its legal effect or consequence. Compare question of fact, question of law.
[6] after the fact , Law . after the commission of a crime: an accessory after the fact.
[7] before the fact , Law . prior to the commission of a crime: an accessory before the fact.
[8] in fact , actually; really; indeed: In fact, it was a wonder that anyone survived.
[9] an event or thing known to have happened or existed
[10] a truth verifiable from experience or observation
[11] a piece of information get me all the facts of this case
[12] law (often plural) an actual event, happening, etc, as distinguished from its legal consequences. Questions of fact are decided by the jury, questions of law by the court or judge
[13] philosophy a proposition that may be either true or false, as contrasted with an evaluative statement
[14] after the fact criminal law after the commission of the offence an accessory after the fact
[15] before the fact criminal law before the commission of the offence
[16] as a matter of fact , in fact or in point of fact in reality or actuality
[17] fact of life an inescapable truth, esp an unpleasant one
[18] the fact of the matter the truth

Words related to Fact

case, matter, law, experience, evidence, information, accomplishment, phenomenon, circumstance, incident, factor, action, performance, data, statistic, certitude, basis, permanence, intelligence, dope

Words nearby Fact

facsimile, facsimile catalog, facsimile machine, facsimile transmission, facsm, fact, fact finder, fact of life, fact-check, fact-finding, factice

Origin of Fact

1530–40; < Latin factum something done, deed, noun use of neuter of factus done, past participle of facere to do1

Words that may be confused with Fact

facts, FAQs, fax

Other words from Fact

fact·ful , adjective

Word origin for Fact

C16: from Latin factum something done, from factus made, from facere to make

Synonyms for Fact

case, evidence, experience, law, matter, actuality, appearance, authenticity, basis, certainty, certitude, dope, genuineness, gospel, intelligence, palpability, permanence, scene, scripture, solidity, stability, substantiality, verity, bottom line, brass tacks, concrete happening, gospel truth, how it is, like it is, naked truth, what's what