Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to-know-something-for-a-fact
idiom
/təʊ ˈnəʊ ˈsʌmθɪŋ fɔr ə fækt/
Definition
To possess a certain understanding or awareness of something that is undeniably true.
Examples
- I know for a fact that she will attend the meeting tomorrow.
- To know something for a fact means not just to believe it but to have proof.
Meaning
This phrase indicates a level of confidence or certainty about knowledge that is based on evidence or reliable sources.
Synonyms
- be certain
- be sure
- know for sure
