A2
something that is known to have happened or to exist, especially something for which proof exists, or about which there is information:
- The fact that Debbie is always late has become a joke among her friends.
- Two opposed interpretations of the facts have been presented.
- I'm not calling you a liar - I'm just suggesting that you misunderstood the facts of the situation.
- He said that he wasn't completely sure of his facts.
- I think there is one key fact that you have overlooked.