truth

noun
UK: /truːθ/
US: /truːθ/

  1. The real facts about something; the actual state of a matter.

    1. Tell me the truth, please. [ ] [ ]
    2. The truth about the situation is more complex than it appears on the surface. [ ] [ ]

  2. A statement that is believed to be in accordance with reality or fact.

    1. Is this story the truth? [ ] [ ]
    2. Scientists seek to uncover universal truths about the natural world. [ ] [ ]

  3. The quality of being honest and sincere.

    1. I value truth in my friends. [ ] [ ]
    2. His commitment to truth and justice made him a respected figure. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

honesty reality sincerity verity fact
truth adverb

  1. Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, often sarcastically.

    1. It is cold, truth be told. [ ] [ ]
    2. Truth to tell, I never really liked that painting, but I pretended to. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "truth" in English means: The real facts about something; the actual state of a matter., A statement that is believed to be in accordance with reality or fact., The quality of being honest and sincere..

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

Synonyms for "truth": honesty, reality, sincerity, verity, fact.

Example usage of "truth": "Tell me the truth, please.". More examples on the page.