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true

adjective
\ ˈtrü How to pronounce true (audio) \
truer; truest

Definition of true

 (Entry 1 of 4)

1a(1) : being in accordance with the actual state of affairs true description
(2) : conformable to an essential reality
(3) : fully realized or fulfilled dreams come true
b : ideal, essential
c : being that which is the case rather than what is manifest or assumed the true dimension of the problem
d : consistent true to character
2a : properly so called true love the true faith the true stomach of ruminant mammals
b(1) : possessing the basic characters of and belonging to the same natural group as a whale is a true but not a typical mammal
(2) : typical the true cats
3a : steadfast, loyal
b : honest, just
c archaic : truthful
4 : legitimate, rightful our true and lawful king
5a : that is fitted or formed or that functions accurately
b : conformable to a standard or pattern : accurate
6 : determined with reference to the earth's axis rather than the magnetic poles true north
7 : logically necessary
8 : narrow, strict in the truest sense
9 : corrected for error

true

adverb

Definition of true (Entry 2 of 4)

1 : in accordance with fact or reality
2a : without deviation the bullet flew straight and true
b : without variation from type breed true

true

noun

Definition of true (Entry 3 of 4)

1 : truth, reality —usually used with the
2 : the quality or state of being accurate (as in alignment or adjustment) —used in the phrases in true and out of true

true

verb
trued; trueing also truing

Definition of true (Entry 4 of 4)

transitive verb

: to make level, square, balanced, or concentric : bring or restore to a desired mechanical accuracy or form true up a board true up an engine cylinder
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Other Words from true

Adjective

trueness noun

Synonyms & Antonyms for true

Synonyms: Adjective

authentic, bona fide, certifiable, certified, dinkum [Australian & New Zealand], echt, genuine, honest, pukka (also pucka), real, right, sure-enough

Antonyms: Adjective

bogus, counterfeit, fake, false, mock, phony (also phoney), pseudo, sham, spurious, suppositious, supposititious, unauthentic, unreal

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Examples of true in a Sentence

Adjective

 Indicate whether each of the following statements is true or false. If their predictions are true, we'll be in for a long winter. Is it true that you were planning to go without me? Jobs are scarce, and that is especially true for managers. The true cost proved to be much higher than they said it would be. His true character was revealed. the true meaning of the term

Adverb

 The bullet traveled straight and true.
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 The new prequel series The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance is true to Henson’s original vision. — Christian Holub, EW.com, "The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance," 31 Aug. 2019 Biden is unapologetic, telling reporters the essence of the story, about military bravery, loss and guilt, is true. — CBS News, "Joe Biden unapologetic after reportedly mistelling military story," 30 Aug. 2019 Both are true, but that the coverage has to be split into two separate pieces is an excellent example of how the popular press continues to be ill-equipped to cover Indian Country. — Nick Martin, The New Republic, "Who Gets to Say If Warren’s Apology to Cherokee Nation Is Enough?," 30 Aug. 2019 This has always been true, although, in games where both players are rated 2750 or higher—élite grandmasters—Chess.com found that the drawing rate has increased in the past decade, to around seventy-five per cent of games played. —

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