✔️true

adjective
/truː/

Meaning

in accordance with fact or reality; correct
in accordance with fact or reality; accurate; genuine

Example Sentences

His story was true, and everyone believed him.

It is true that hard work leads to success.

Example Expressions

true to oneself

Synonyms

genuine, real, accurate, correct, authentic
Entry 1
genuine, real, accurate, correct
Entry 2
accurate, correct, genuine, real, authentic

Antonyms

false, incorrect, wrong, fake, untrue, dishonest
Entry 1
false, incorrect, wrong
Entry 2
false, fake, incorrect, untrue, dishonest

Collocations

true story, true to yourself, true love, true meaning, true friend
Entry 1
true story, true to yourself, true love, true meaning
Entry 2
true story, true friend, true love

More Example Sentences

This movie is based on a true story.

They came to believe the story was true.

What you are saying is true, there is no doubt.

Yes, that is true. I was about to say the same thing.

I believe true success is being at peace with oneself.

Getting back up after failure is the true sign of strength.

I believe that with the right planning, any dream can come true.

I believe that if I work hard, my dreams will definitely come true one day.

When commercialization in sports becomes excessive, the true spirit of the game is lost.

A student submits a late assignment to her professor after staying up all night to finish it because she was sick for three days and could not concentrate on her work so she writes an apology email explaining the situation and attaches a medical certificate as proof hoping the professor will accept it without penalty and give her a fair grade based on the quality of her work which she believes reflects her true understanding of the topic.

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