Phrase guide

for a fact

adv · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • fôr′ ə făkt′
  • fər ā′ făkt′
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1

adv

Meaning 1

Without doubt.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, not-comparable

Examples

  • I know this for a fact.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: for a certainty

Antonyms: none provided

2

adv

Meaning 2

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see for, a, fact.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • The doctor had asked for a fact that I could not remember.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Spanish: de buena tinta — Translations
  • Spanish: a ciencia cierta — Translations
  • Spanish: de ciencia cierta — Translations
  • Spanish: con certeza — Translations
  • Spanish: con certidumbre — Translations
  • Spanish: con certitud — Translations