fact

noun facts

1. countable, uncountable Something actual as opposed to invented. establish the facts
2. countable, uncountable Something which is real. Gravity is a fact, not a theory.
3. countable, uncountable Something concrete used as a basis for further interpretation. Let's look at the facts of the case before deciding.
4. countable, uncountable 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.
5. countable, uncountable Information about a particular subject, especially actual conditions and/or circumstances. The facts about space travel.
6. countable, uncountable An individual value or measurement at the lowest level of granularity in a data warehouse.
7. archaic, countable, uncountable Action; the realm of action. After that Richard, the third of that name, king in fact only, but tyrant both in title and regiment[…]was[…]overthrown and slain at Bosworth Field; there succeeded in the kingdom[…]Henry the Seventh.
8. countable, uncountable A wrongful or criminal deed. He had become an accessory after the fact.
9. countable, obsolete, uncountable A feat or meritorious deed. UUho when he ſhal embrace you in his arms UUil tell how many thouſand men he ſlew. And when you looke for amorous diſcourſe, Will rattle foorth his facts of war and blood: Too harſh a ſubiect for your daintie eares.

Opposite: antonym(s) of, opinion

interjection

1. Used before making a statement to introduce it as a trustworthy one.

proper noun

1. UK, abbreviation, initialism Initialism of Federation Against Copyright Theft
2. US, abbreviation, initialism Initialism of Federation of American Consumers and Travelers