something that has happened or been done; something known to be true or able to be proved
verifiable truth; reality
Cases of word usage
1) really; as a real fact (actually)
2) regardless of the fact that (although)
3) for the reason that (the fact is the cause of the action) (because)
4) a small, particular fact or item (detail)
5) (an act of) escaping; fact of having escaped (escape)
6) the process of explaining; a statement, fact etc that explains (explanation)
7) concerned with, using, fact (factual)
8) a group of words used regularly; a statement of a rule, fact etc, especially one in letters, signs or numbers (formula)
9) because of the fact that (inasmuch as)
10) an example; fact or occasion etc supporting a general truth (instance)