true

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\ ˈtrü

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

b : ideal, essential

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

3a : steadfast, loyal

b : honest, just

c archaic : truthful

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

8 : narrow, strict in the truest sense

9 : corrected for error

true

adverb

Definition 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

noun

Definition of true (Entry 3 of 4)

1 : truth, reality —usually used with the

2 : the quality or state of being accurate (as in alignment or adjustment) —used in the phrases in true and out of true

true

verb

trued; trueing also truing

Definition of true (Entry 4 of 4)

transitive verb

: 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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Examples of true in a Sentence

Adjective Indicate whether each of the following statements is true or false. If their predictions are true, we'll be in for a long winter. Is it true that you were planning to go without me? Jobs are scarce, and that is especially true for managers. The true cost proved to be much higher than they said it would be. His true character was revealed. the true meaning of the term Adverb The bullet traveled straight and true.

Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective Flood would replace Herb Hand and inherit an exciting offensive line that started two true freshman and one redshirt freshman in the Longhorns’ Alamo Bowl rout of Colorado. — Nick Moyle, ExpressNews.com, "Steve Sarkisian built out Texas coaching staff as he prepared for national championship game," 11 Jan. 2021 Cavazos has not recorded a statistic as a true freshman with the Buckeyes. — Matt Young, Chron, "All the players from Texas in the Alabama-Ohio State national title game," 11 Jan. 2021 The true freshman threw for 347 yards and three touchdowns in a 44-16 win. — Stephen Means, cleveland, "Alabama and Ohio State’s 2014 game birthed a new era of offense, now they meet again at its apex: Stephen Means’ Observations," 5 Jan. 2021 The Wichita, Kansas, native rushed for 897 yards and nine touchdowns in 2019 as a true freshman. — Michelle Gardner, The Arizona Republic, "Fiesta Bowl scouting report: First meeting for Oregon, Iowa State in 50th edition of game," 2 Jan. 2021 As far as the actualy game is concerned, true freshman Will Rogers scored his first rushing touchdown of the season and had a 13-yard touchdown pass to lead Mississippi State. — Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, "Mike Leach reacts to Mississippi State-Tulsa brawl during Armed Forces Bowl: ‘It’s just dumb’," 31 Dec. 2020 The speedy sophomore had just 10 carries for 73 yards this season, but impressed a year ago when he was thrust into action as a true freshman. — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, "USC running back Markese Stepp enters transfer portal," 28 Dec. 2020 Two of the team’s top four receivers were also first-year players in true freshman Quentin Johnston (team-best 487 yards) and redshirt freshman Blair Conwright (207 yards, No. 4 on the team). — Katherine Griffith, Dallas News, "3 reasons why TCU could be worse in 2021, including no element of surprise," 22 Dec. 2020 After Demetrius Douglas left the team, the true freshman became a starter. — Megan Ryan, Star Tribune, "Who starts for Gophers football in 2021? Here's an early analysis," 22 Dec. 2020 Recent Examples on the Web: Adverb Lindt Home of Chocolate in Kilchberg, Switzerland is making dreams come true worldwide with its new grandiose chocolate museum and breathtaking fountain. — Sonia Ramirez, Houston Chronicle, "Lindt master chocolatier opens world's largest chocolate museum and fountain," 14 Sep. 2020 The words of former First Lady Michelle Obama rang true to many across America and around the world. — Ivana Kottasová, CNN, "What you need to know about coronavirus on Friday, August 7," 7 Aug. 2020 But this song’s agenda rings true now more than ever: Check in on your loved ones. — Dallas News, "Art and the City: Dallas musicians face the coronavirus situation by asking, ‘Are we OK?’," 9 Apr. 2020 The Patriots have earned that distrust, but this time their alibi rings true more than the allegation. — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, "When it comes to videotaping of Bengals, Patriots deserve the benefit of the doubt," 10 Dec. 2019 This has been obviously a dream come true many times over. — Clarence E. Hill Jr., star-telegram, "The best sports dynamic duo ever? Try Brady and Belichick," 2 Feb. 2018 This has been obviously a dream come true many times over. — Scott Gleeson, USA TODAY, "Tom Brady 'earned right' to retire when he wants, says Patriots president," 31 Jan. 2018 This has been obviously a dream come true many times over. — Clarence E. Hill Jr., star-telegram, "The best sports dynamic duo ever? Try Brady and Belichick," 2 Feb. 2018 This has been obviously a dream come true many times over. — Scott Gleeson, USA TODAY, "Tom Brady 'earned right' to retire when he wants, says Patriots president," 31 Jan. 2018 Recent Examples on the Web: Noun Dozens of true-to-size robo-dinos will roam the course, tilting their heads, opening their mouths and even appearing to breathe. — Phillip Valys, sun-sentinel.com, "Dinosaur tailgate party? 70 animatronic dinosaurs stampeding into BB&T Center parking lot," 27 Nov. 2020 Isn’t the same true of Padres star Fernando Tatis, Jr.? — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Column: Bills, exuberant upstarts, are the 2020 Padres of the NFL," 5 Oct. 2020 Because now more than ever is the time to relax, have fun, and change up your tried and trues. — Jenna Rennert, Vogue, "Your Beauty Summer Hit List Is Here," 12 June 2017 Alas, Crosby’s rock ‘n’ roll dream-come-true was soon marred by drug addiction, which in turn led to him contracting AIDS. — George Varga, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Robbin Crosby of San Diego-bred band Ratt died 15 years ago at 42," 7 June 2017 Recent Examples on the Web: Verb That’s true more broadly, as well, in part because of how the issue has been litigated. — Alia Wong, The Atlantic, "The Thorny Relationship Between Asians and Affirmative Action," 3 Aug. 2017 True the Vote itself has struggled to keep up momentum from the Obama era. — Mark Berman And David Weigel, chicagotribune.com, "Trump's voter fraud panel gets pushback after asking states for election data," 30 June 2017 True the Vote itself has struggled to keep up momentum from the Obama era. — Mark Berman, Washington Post, "Trump’s voting commission asked states to hand over election data. Some are pushing back.," 30 June 2017

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