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Definition fact in British English

fact noun

noun
/fækt/
Example

They have simply attempted to state the facts.

Example

He wrote an article explaining the main facts of the case.

Example

We want the hard facts about what the project is going to cost.

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1.1

things that are true or that really happened, rather than things that are imaginary or not true

Example

The story is based on historical fact.

Example

Margaret does not yet seem to have learned the difference between fact and fiction.

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2

used for talking about a situation that is real or true, especially when you want to emphasize this

Example

It's obvious you're angry, so why deny the fact?

Example

He has never hidden the fact that he's gay.

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Definition fact in British English