Facts — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun phrase noun phrase /ˈfakt/

Meaning & Definition of Facts

Facts (noun)

  1. something that actually exists or occurs, an actual event, situation, etc. —often used in the phrase the fact that
  2. information or a piece of information presented as true or accurate
  3. the quality of being actual, actuality

Facts (phrase)

  1. to change facts in a dishonest way in order to deceive people
  2. to admit that something is true
  3. to understand something correctly
  4. —used to say that the facts connected with a matter make the matter clear

Facts (noun phrase)

  1. the facts about sex that are told to children
  2. something that exists and must be taken into consideration
  3. the fundamental physiological processes and behavior involved in sex and reproduction

Facts (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a collection of factual knowledge about something

    "after reading the facts on the situation, the president concluded that an outbreak of hostilities was all but certain"

    similar: data, information
    related: findings, intelligence

Related Entry: Fact (noun)

Fact is a different word from Facts. The synonyms below are for fact, not for facts.

  1. the quality of being actual

    "like other scientists, astronomers deal in the realm of fact, not speculation"

    similar: actuality, factuality, materiality, reality
    related: authenticity, genuineness, truth, verity
    opposite: irreality, unreality
    near: fancy, fantasy, fiction, fictitiousness, dreaminess, surreality

  2. something that actually exists

    "once considered a wild fantasy, the Internet is now a fact of everyday life"

    similar: actuality, case, materiality, reality
    related: certainty, inevitability, circumstance, event, occurrence, phenomenon, element, item, particular, thing
    opposite: fantasy, fiction, illusion
    near: eventuality, possibility, potentiality, probability

  3. a single piece of information

    "a book of little-known facts about famous people"

    similar: datum, detail, nicety, particular, particularity, point, specific
    related: article, item, component, constituent, element, ingredient, member, part, aspect, circumstance, facet, factor, evidence, exhibit, database, information, knowledge
    near: error, fallacy, falsehood, inaccuracy, misconception, misstatement, myth

  4. a collection of factual knowledge about something

    "after reading the facts on the situation, the president concluded that an outbreak of hostilities was all but certain"

    similar: data, information
    related: findings, intelligence

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Facts

The most common words with a similar meaning to Facts:

data, information

Related Words for Facts

findings, intelligence

Origin & Etymology of Facts

borrowed from Latin factum "deed, action, real event," noun derivative from neuter of factus, past participle of facere "to make, bring about, perform, do," going back to a suffixed form *dhh1-k-i̯e- (with perfect fēcī from *dheh1-k-) of Indo-European *dhh1-, dheh1- "put, place, make, do" do:1

First known use: 15th century

Words & Phrases Containing Facts

bend (the) facts, face facts, get one's/the facts straight, the facts of life, the facts speak for themselves

Frequently Asked Questions about Facts

What does "Facts" mean?

"Facts" means something that actually exists or occurs, an actual event, situation, etc. —often used in the phrase the fact that. As an a noun, a phrase and a noun phrase, it is defined as: something that actually exists or occurs, an actual event, situation, etc. —often used in the phrase the fact that.

What is another word for "Facts"?

Other words for "Facts" include data and information. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Facts" you intend.

How do you use "Facts" in a sentence?

Examples of "Facts" in a sentence: "after reading the facts on the situation, the president concluded that an outbreak of hostilities was all but certain".

Is "Facts" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Facts" can be used as a noun, a phrase and a noun phrase, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Facts"?

"Facts" is pronounced /ˈfakt/.

What is the origin of the word "Facts"?

"Facts" comes from borrowed from Latin factum "deed, action, real event," noun derivative from neuter of factus, past participle of facere "to make, bring about, perform, do," going back to a suffixed form *dhh1-k-i̯e- (with perfect fēcī from *dheh1-k-) of Indo-European *dhh1-, dheh1- "put, place, make, do" do:1. First known use: 15th century.

What is another word for "Facts" meaning "a collection of factual knowledge about something"?

When "Facts" (noun) means a collection of factual knowledge about something, synonyms include data and information.

What does "Facts" mean as a noun?

As a noun, "Facts" means: something that actually exists or occurs, an actual event, situation, etc. —often used in the phrase the fact that; information or a piece of information presented as true or accurate; the quality of being actual, actuality.