truer; truest
Definition of true
(Entry 1 of 4)
1a(1)
: being in accordance with the actual state of affairs
true description
(2)
: conformable to an essential reality
(3)
: fully realized or fulfilled
dreams come true
c
: being that which is the case rather than what is manifest or assumed
the true dimension of the problem
d
: consistent
true to character
2a
: properly so called
true love the true faith the true stomach of ruminant mammals
b(1)
: possessing the basic characters of and belonging to the same natural group as
a whale is a true but not a typical mammal
(2)
: typical
the true cats
4
: legitimate, rightful
our true and lawful king
5a
: that is fitted or formed or that functions accurately
b
: conformable to a standard or pattern : accurate
6
: determined with reference to the earth's axis rather than the magnetic poles
true north
7
: logically necessary
9
: corrected for error
true
adverbDefinition of true (Entry 2 of 4)
1
: in accordance with fact or reality
2a
: without deviation
the bullet flew straight and true
b
: without variation from type
breed true
true
nounDefinition of true (Entry 3 of 4)
true
verb
trued; trueing also truing
Definition of true (Entry 4 of 4)
: to make level, square, balanced, or concentric : bring or restore to a desired mechanical accuracy or form
true up a board true up an engine cylinder
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The first known use of true was before the 12th century
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