Kilo Lingo

fact

/fækt/

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Translation

Something that is true and that you can prove or show to be real.

Word origin

From Latin factum, meaning a thing done, from the verb facere, to do or make.

Origin
Latin
Root
factum

Grammar

Gender
Pluralfacts

Examples

is fact water is wet.

"Fact" means something that is true.

book is full interesting facts.

"Facts" is the plural, meaning more than one fact.

fact, never been France.

"In fact" is used to add something true and clear.

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This word is part of lesson 4.