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/truː/

Definition & Meaning of "true"in English

true

ADJECTIVE

according to reality or facts

accurate

correct

exact

nice

perfect

Grammatical Information

Composition

Simple

qualitative

ungradable

Examples

The statement she made about the project was true; everything was completed on time.

deeply committed or loyal to a belief, cause, or principle

dedicated

devoted

faithful

loyal

Examples

The true fans of the team showed unwavering support, no matter the odds.

accurately positioned or aligned

straight

Examples

Make sure the picture frame is true before hanging it.

having perfect harmony or pitch

in tune

Examples

The singer hit a true note, stunning the audience with her perfect tone.

fitting a particular description or standard

Examples

A true leader is one who serves others selflessly.

genuinely felt and honestly conveyed

genuine

sincere

unfeigned

Examples

She gave him a true apology from the heart.

to true

VERB

to adjust or align something to be straight or level

align

Grammatical Information

action verb

regular

present tense

true

3rd person singular

trues

past simple

trued

past participle

trued

Examples

The mechanic trued the wheels of the bike before the race.

true

ADVERB

in a direct, unwavering path

direct

directly

sheer

straight

dead

Grammatical Information

adverbs of manner

Examples

The arrow flew true, hitting the target dead center.

Lexical Tree

trueness

untrue

true

Nearby Words

Definition & Meaning of "true"in English

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