For a fact Meaning in English
expression
ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈfækt
for-uh-FAKT
fˈɔː/ /æɪ/ /fˈækt
faw-uh-FAKT
Definition
Used to emphasize that you are certain something is true, usually because you have direct knowledge or evidence.
Usage & Nuances
'For a fact' adds emphasis to your certainty; it’s often used after verbs like 'know', 'believe', or 'say' (e.g., 'I know for a fact'). Mostly informal, especially in spoken English. Avoid using with uncertain statements.
Spanish: con certeza - de hechoPortuguese (BR): com certeza - de fatoPortuguese (PT): com certeza - de factoChinese (Simplified): 確切地 - 明確地Chinese (Traditional): 確切地 - 明確地Hindi: पक्का (तौर पर) - निश्चित रूप सेArabic: بالتأكيد - على وجه اليقينBengali: অবশ্যই - নিশ্চিতভাবেRussian: точно - наверняка - достоверноJapanese: 確かに - 間違いなくVietnamese: chắc chắn - thực sự biếtKorean: 확실히 - 분명히Turkish: kesin olarak - gerçektenUrdu: یقین کے ساتھ - بلا شبہIndonesian: pasti - dengan pasti
Example Sentences
I know for a fact she was at the party last night.
basic
Do you know for a fact that he finished his homework?
basic
She told me for a fact that the store will close early.
basic
We don't know for a fact if he's coming, so let's not wait.
natural
You might think it's true, but I don't believe it for a fact yet.
natural
He says he saw it, but unless I hear it for a fact, I won't spread the rumor.
natural