Kilo Lingo

/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

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"Fact" means something that is true.

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

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

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This word is part of lesson 9.