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Facts

noun

True pieces of information.

5 letters 1 syllable

What does Facts mean?

True pieces of information.

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Dictionary definition

Things that are true and can be proven or checked.

Example sentences

Facts in a sentence

easy

The report listed important facts.

medium

Check the facts before sharing the story.

hard

Facts help people make better decisions because they are based on evidence.

Writing practice

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Practice the meaning of Facts

Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.

Practice 1

What does facts mean?

Practice 2

Which word is closest in meaning to facts?

Practice 3

Which sentence uses facts correctly?

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Facts

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Listen, then repeat the word.

Synonyms

Words like Facts

truthsThings that are true.
factFact is related to facts and helps explain its meaning.
Antonyms

Opposite words

opinionsPersonal views that may not be proven.
Synonym practice

Want to practice facts synonyms in context? Try a Synonym Search question like "The report listed three facts about bees," then compare close word choices. Practice facts synonyms.

Word family

Facts word family

Base word

facts

noun

factses

More than one facts.

Related words
Student support

Understand Facts

Hint for students

Facts are pieces of information that can be shown to be true.

Common mix-up

Facts are not the same as opinions. Facts can be checked; opinions tell what someone thinks or feels.

Try it in class or at home

Write one sentence that shows facts without using the word facts. Model sentence: The report included checked information, dates, and numbers from the experiment. Clue words: checked information, dates, numbers, experiment Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show true information that can be checked?

Teacher prompt

Ask students to explain this model sentence: 'Use facts from the article to support your answer.' Why does facts fit better than guesses?