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true

 
pronunciation:
tru
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part of speech: adjective
inflections: truer, truest
definition 1: When something is true, it is a fact. It is not false or make-believe.
It's true that some birds cannot fly.
synonyms:
accurate, correct, right
antonyms:
false, mistaken
similar words:
actual, certain, faithful, honest, just, real, sure, truthful, valid
definition 2: "True" sometimes means loyal. A true friend is a faithful or loyal friend. A true friend will always support you and stay your friend.
Michael is a nice person and a true friend.
synonyms:
fast, loyal
similar words:
constant, firm, good
definition 3: If your friendship or love for someone is true, it is real and it is your honest feeling.
My older sister says that her boyfriend loves her and that his love is true.
synonyms:
genuine, sincere
similar words:
deep, honest
definition 4: If you are the true owner of something, it means that you are the owner by law. If a man is the true king of a country, he has the right to be king.
Eli's family lives in the house, but the true owner is Eli's grandmother. She lives in another house.
similar words:
just, legal, official, proper, recognized, right, valid
Word Builder: true +
  • truly:
    in a real or honest way.