true

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ /truห/ ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง /truห/
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Tags Oxford3000
adjective
A1

based on facts, not made up

It is true that the sun rises in the east.

A2

real or exact, not seeming

Her true feelings were not what she showed.

A2

having the right qualities

He is a true friend who always helps.

A2

correct, but other things matter more

It is true she is young, but she is smart.

R

loyal and supportive always

She remained true to her promises.

R

accurate to the original

The story is true to the events.

R

straight and on target

His throw was true and hit the mark.

adverb
R

in a straight line

The ball flew true to the goal.

R

to tell the truth

He spoke true about what happened.

translation

adj. based on facts, not made up; real or exact, not seeming; having the right qualities; correct, but other things matter more; loyal and supportive always; accurate to the original; straight and on target
adv. in a straight line; to tell the truth

Word Forms

Comparative truer
Superlative truest