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fact

noun

/fækt/

Meaning

A thing that is known or proved to be true

It is a fact that the Earth orbits the Sun.

matter of fact

truth, reality, certainty, actuality

lie, fiction, falsehood

scientific fact, historical fact, fact check, hard fact

The practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using punishment to correct dis...

a lake or sea inlet, especially in Scotland

A prescribed course of medical treatment, diet, or exercise for the promotion or restoration of heal...

a person who supports someone or something

The quality of being excessive, unreasonable, or going beyond proper limits.

a very small quantity of something; a trace