true

adjective
UK: /truː/
US: /truː/

  1. In accordance with fact or reality; not false.

    1. Is this story true? I don't know what to believe. [ ] [ ]
    2. It's true that learning a new language takes time and dedication. [ ] [ ]

  2. Accurately reflecting or representing something.

    1. The painting is a true likeness of my grandmother. [ ] [ ]
    2. The movie remained true to the historical events it portrayed. [ ] [ ]

  3. Loyal or faithful.

    1. He remained true to his friends, even when they made mistakes. [ ] [ ]
    2. A true friend will always be there for you, through thick and thin. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

accurate correct factual genuine loyal sincere
true adverb

  1. Accurately or truthfully.

    1. She spoke true about her feelings for him. [ ] [ ]
    2. He aimed true and hit the target with his first shot. [ ] [ ]
true noun

  1. A statement that is in accordance with fact or reality.

    1. The whole true of the story is much more complex. [ ] [ ]
    2. He spoke the true and nothing but the true in court. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "true" in English means: In accordance with fact or reality; not false., Accurately reflecting or representing something., Loyal or faithful..

The phonetic transcription of "true" is /truː/ in British English and /truː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "true": accurate, correct, factual, genuine, loyal, sincere.

Example usage of "true": "Is this story true? I don't know what to believe.". More examples on the page.