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# alternative facts

phrase (noun phrase; political)

«alternative facts» in the English dictionary: in the primary school — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## In the primary school

Source: Mova's pupils' dictionary. Licence: [Elamur Cosmic License](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/docs/LICENSE/). Reviewed: the dictionary the pupils of Mova's primary school read; its examples quote the lessons and public-domain tales. Ships with Mova.

### Meaning

(euphemism, spin) false statements presented as if they were another kind of truth.

### In the lessons

Became famous in US politics; now used all over as a mocking name for lies or spin; news, jokes, critical thinking lessons.

### Examples

- When the numbers didn't match, she offered alternative facts.
- Teacher: «There are no alternative facts — check the source.»
- Joke: «My alternative facts say I did my homework.»
- Journalists laughed at the phrase «alternative facts».
- Critical thinking: a fact can be checked; «alternative facts» are usually untrue claims.
- Chat: «My brother's alternative facts: he says he didn't eat the last biscuit.»

### Note

Stands for «falsehoods», «lies». A fact is true; there is no other version of it — different opinions are not «alternative facts». Mostly used mockingly now.