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true
1 based on facts or things that really happen, and not made upThe film is based on a true story. They used to guarantee housing for all workers, but that’s no longer true. be/hold true (for someone/something): The students are excited and the same holds true for their teachers. true of someone/something: It rains a lot in the northwest, and that is especially true of Cumbria. Synonyms and related words
True, definite and based on facts 1a used for admitting that something is true, although you think that something else is also true and is more importantWell, true, he is rich, but is he happy? True, I suppose I’ve never thought about it like that. it’s true (that): It’s true that my car cost a lot, but it’s a good investment. that may/might be true, but: ‘They say they are spending record amounts on public education.’ ‘Well, that may be true, but there are still shortages of teachers.’ Synonyms and related words
Ways of admitting something
2 only before nounreal or actual, especially when compared with how something seems to beLara never shows her true feelings. The study shows that the true cost of nuclear energy is much higher than most people think. Synonyms and related words 3 only before nouna true friend, leader etc, or true love, happiness etc, has the qualities that you would expect that type of person or thing to haveLynn has always been a true friend to me. Curry was a true champion in every sense. Nelson has a true passion for literature. Synonyms and related words
Reliable and trustworthy reliable trustworthy consistent 4 never before nounif you are true to someone or something, you continue to be loyal to them or support them despite anything that happenstrue to: I will always be true to you. remain/stay true (to someone/something): Through the years, Doug remained true to his family. Synonyms and related words 5 never before nouncompletely straight, upright, or level Synonyms and related words
Straight, upright and level 6 true sayspokenI agree; that is correctTo quote Pat Benatar, ‘Love is a battlefield’. True say, Pat. True say. Submitted from:
United Kingdom on 30/05/2018
someone’s aim is true (all/only) too true someone never said a truer word (there’s) many a true word spoken in jest someone’s true colours true to form/type true to life true to your word/promise
true
1 based on facts or things that really happen, and not made upThe film is based on a true story. They used to guarantee housing for all workers, but that’s no longer true. be/hold true (for someone/something): The students are excited and the same holds true for their teachers. true of someone/something: It rains a lot in the northwest, and that is especially true of Vancouver. Synonyms and related words
True, definite and based on facts 1a used for admitting that something is true, although you think that something else is also true and is more importantWell, true, he is rich, but is he happy? True, I guess I’ve never thought about it like that. it’s true (that): It’s true that my car cost a lot, but it’s a good investment. that may/might be true, but: “They say they are spending record amounts on public education.” “Well, that may be true, but there are still shortages of teachers.” Synonyms and related words
Ways of admitting something
2 only before nounreal or actual, especially when compared with how something seems to beLara never shows her true feelings. The study shows that the true cost of nuclear energy is much higher than most people think. Synonyms and related words 3 only before nouna true friend, leader, etc., or true love, happiness, etc., has the qualities that you would expect that type of person or thing to haveLynn has always been a true friend to me. Curry was a true champion in every sense. Nelson has a true passion for literature. Synonyms and related words
Reliable and trustworthy reliable trustworthy consistent 4 never before nounif you are true to someone or something, you continue to be loyal to them or support them despite anything that happenstrue to: I will always be true to you. remain/stay true (to someone/something): Through the years, Doug remained true to his family. Synonyms and related words 5 never before nouncompletely straight, upright, or level Synonyms and related words
Straight, upright and level 6 true sayspokenI agree; that is correctTo quote Pat Benatar, ‘Love is a battlefield’. True say, Pat. True say. Submitted from:
United Kingdom on 30/05/2018
someone’s aim is true (all/only) too true someone never said a truer word (there’s) many a true word spoken in jest someone’s true colors true to form/type true to life true to your word/promise
trueadverbliterary UK /truː/ 1 in a completely straight line towards the intended place Synonyms and related words
Straight, upright and level
true1 in a completely straight line toward the intended place Synonyms and related words
Straight, upright and level
true1 to bring into true conditionThe Tristan equal cylinder area project trued land area across the map to matrix to the correct area for each identical size square. Submitted by:
Nile Sandage on 09/09/2019
true1 to bring into true conditionThe Tristan equal cylinder area project trued land area across the map to matrix to the correct area for each identical size square. Submitted by:
Nile Sandage on 09/09/2019
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