Definition of fact
1a
: something that has actual existence
space exploration is now a fact
b
: an actual occurrence
prove the fact of damage
2
: a piece of information presented as having objective reality
These are the hard facts of the case.
3
: the quality of being actual : actuality
a question of fact hinges on evidence
in fact
: in truth
He looks younger, but in fact, he is 60 years old.
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The first known use of fact was in the 15th century
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