true — in accordance with fact or reality; not false or erroneous
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: in accordance with fact or reality; not false or erroneous
Pronunciation (IPA): /truː/
Example Sentences
- My teacher said my excuse was creative, but definitely not true.
- It's true that I can't sing, but that won't stop me from trying!
- The true test of friendship is borrowing money and actually paying it back.
true
ADJECTIVE[/truː/]
in accordance with fact or reality; not false or erroneous
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'treowe', meaning 'trustworthy, faithful'. It shares a common Germanic root with related words such as German 'treu' and Dutch 'trouw', reflecting the Proto-Germanic concept of reliability and fidelity.
Breakdown
Old English 'treowe' underwent phonetic simplification through Middle English 'triewe' to modern English 'true', with the loss of the final vowel and contraction of the diphthong reflecting natural sound changes in English phonological development.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My teacher said my excuse was creative, but definitely not true.”
“It's true that I can't sing, but that won't stop me from trying!”
“The true test of friendship is borrowing money and actually paying it back.”
“Scientists need to find evidence to prove their theories are true.”
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