truth
truth
noun \ˈtrüth\ plural truths\ˈtrüthz, ˈtrüths\
Definition of TRUTH
2
a (1) : the state of being the case : fact (2) : the body of real things, events, and facts : actuality (3) often capitalized : a transcendent fundamental or spiritual reality b : a judgment, proposition, or idea that is true or accepted as true <truths of thermodynamics> c : the body of true statements and propositions
3
a : the property (as of a statement) of being in accord with fact or reality b chiefly British : true 2 c : fidelity to an original or to a standard
4
capitalized Christian Science : god
— in truth
: in accordance with fact : actually
Examples of TRUTH
- At some point you have to face the simple truth that we failed.
- Their explanation was simpler but came closer to the truth.
- The article explains the truth about global warming.
- A reporter soon discovered the truth.
- Do you swear to tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth?
- Her story contains a grain of truth but also lots of exaggeration.
Origin of TRUTH
Middle English trewthe, from Old English trēowth fidelity; akin to Old English trēowe faithful — more at true
First Known Use: before 12th century
Related to TRUTH
Related Words: accuracy, accurateness, actuality, authenticity, correctness; credibility, honesty, trustability, trustiness, trustworthiness, truthfulness, veracity; dependability, reliability
Near Antonyms: erroneousness, fallaciousness, fallacy; falsehood, fiction, half-truth, lie; impreciseness, imprecision, inaccuracy, incorrectness, inexactitude, inexactness; deceit, dishonesty, equivocation, lying, mendaciousness, mendacity, prevarication, untruthfulness
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