- that which actually exists or is the case; reality or truth: Your fears have no basis in fact.
- something known to exist or to have happened: Space travel is now a fact.
- a truth known by actual experience or observation; something known to be true: Scientists gather facts about plant growth.
- something said to be true or supposed to have happened: The facts given by the witness are highly questionable.
- an actual or alleged event or circumstance relevant to a case, as distinguished from the legal effect of that event or circumstance.
- very true; I fully agree: “He’s the best freakin’ goalie in the whole NHL.” “Facts.”
- after the commission of a crime: an accessory after the fact.
- prior to the commission of a crime: an accessory before the fact.
- actually; really; indeed: In fact, it was a wonder that anyone survived.
- an event or thing known to have happened or existed
- a truth verifiable from experience or observation
- a piece of information
- 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
- a proposition that may be either true or false, as contrasted with an evaluative statement
- after the commission of the offence
- before the commission of the offence
- in reality or actuality
- an inescapable truth, esp an unpleasant one
- the truth
