true

/tɹˈuː/

/ˈtɹu/

[adjective] [adverb] [noun] [verb]

true

[ADJECTIVE]

according to reality or facts

antonyms : false

accurately placed or thrown

synonyms : dead on target

devoted (sometimes fanatically) to a cause or concept or truth

expressing or given to expressing the truth

synonyms : truthful

antonyms : untruthful

accurately fitted; level

synonyms : straight

determined with reference to the earth's axis rather than the magnetic poles

in tune; accurate in pitch

synonyms : on-key

having a legally established claim

synonyms : lawful

rightful(a)

true(a)

rightly so called

not pretended; sincerely felt or expressed

synonyms : genuine

true(a)

unfeigned

worthy of being depended on

synonyms : dependable

honest

reliable

true(p)

conforming to definitive criteria

true

[ADVERB]

in a way that is truthful

synonyms : admittedly

avowedly

confessedly

True

[NOUN]

proper alignment; the property possessed by something that is in correct or proper alignment

to true

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

make level, square, balanced, or concentric

synonyms : true up

Examples

1. May your wildest dreams come true!

2. The true story inspired many people around the world.

3. A true leader walks the talk.

4. Calamity is man's true touchstone.

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