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noun
Idioms1.
something that actually exists; reality; truth: Your fears have no basis in fact.
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something known to exist or to have happened: Space travel is now a fact.
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a truth known by actual experience or observation; something known to be true: Scientists gather facts about plant growth.
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something said to be true or supposed to have happened: The facts given by the witness are highly questionable.
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Law. Often, facts. an actual or alleged event or circumstance, as distinguished from its legal effect or consequence. Compare question of fact, question of law.
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after the fact, Law. after the commission of a crime: an accessory after the fact.
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before the fact, Law. prior to the commission of a crime: an accessory before the fact.
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in fact, actually; really; indeed: In fact, it was a wonder that anyone survived.
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In fact
is always a great word to know.
So is zedonk. Does it mean:
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
| the offspring of a zebra and a donkey. |
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Etymonline
Word Origin & History
fact
1530s, "action," especially "evil deed," from L. factum "event, occurrence," lit. "thing done," from neut. pp. of facere "to do" (see factitious). Usual modern sense of "thing known to be true" appeared 1630s, from notion of "something that has actually occurred." Facts
EXPANDof life "harsh realities" is from 1854; specific sense of "human sexual functions" first recorded 1913.
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American Heritage
Idioms & Phrases
in fact
Also, in point of fact. In reality, in truth; actually. For example, She was, in fact, eager to join the club, or In point of fact, his parents never had much influence on him. The first term dates from about 1700, and the variant from about 1800.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
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