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Definition of true
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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
verbDefinition 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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Synonyms & Antonyms for true
Synonyms: Adjective
artless, genuine, guileless, honest, ingenuous, innocent, naive (or naïve), natural, real, simple, sincere, unaffected, unpretending, unpretentious
Antonyms: Adjective
affected, artful, artificial, assuming, dishonest, dissembling, dissimulating, fake, false, guileful, insincere, phony (also phoney), pretentious
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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 termAdverb
The bullet traveled straight and true.
Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
People often ask me after the play, is that really true about the lion catching fire? — Adam Rathe, Town & Country, "Fire In Dreamland is the Seaside Summer Play You've Been Waiting For," 10 July 2018 And, says Scott Barry Kauffman, this is true in most aspects of our lives. — CBS News, "Introverts and the making of a "Quiet Revolution"," 8 July 2018 That's doubtless true, and this movie, courtesy of the long-time host of the popular children's shows, certainly delivers on the decency front. — Bill Goodykoontz, azcentral, "Here are the best movies of 2018 (so far)," 11 July 2018 The same could soon be true for Futbol Club Cincinnati's own history. — Patrick Brennan, Cincinnati.com, "Why FC Cincinnati will target South, Central America for building MLS roster," 10 July 2018 And that is especially true in Kentucky and other areas with continental climates where extremes tend to be the norm. — Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, "There's no such thing as 'average' Kentucky weather. And trees hate that," 13 July 2018 In the book, author Tyson wrote that Donham told him her testimony about Till accosting her wasn't true. — Jay Reeves, Anchorage Daily News, "‘New information’ prompts US to reopen investigation of brutal 1955 slaying of black teen," 12 July 2018 Roll Call reported that some believed Swift was meeting with New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, but her office said that was not true. — Abby Gardner, Glamour, "Senate Interns Searching for Phantom Taylor Swift Prove How Quickly Rumors Can Spread," 12 July 2018 And while the Air, Earth, and Fire shades are everyday-wearable tones of champagne and pink, the Water shade is, true to its muse, an incredible shade of blue. — Marci Robin, Allure, "Wet n Wild Is Launching a Super-Shimmery Zodiac Makeup Collection," 12 July 2018Recent Examples on the Web: Adverb
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 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. — Clarence E. Hill Jr., star-telegram, "The best sports dynamic duo ever? Try Brady and Belichick," 2 Feb. 2018Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
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 2017Recent 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 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'true.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for true
true
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of true (Entry 2 of 2)
: the quality or state of being straight, flat, even, etc.
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Kids Definition of true
(Entry 1 of 4)
1 : agreeing with the facts : accurate a true story
2 : completely loyal : faithful You are a true friend.
3 : consistent or in accordance with The movie is true to the book.
4 : properly so called : genuine Mosses have no true seeds.
5 : placed or formed accurately : exact true pitch
6 : being or holding by right : legitimate the true owner
7 : fully realized or fulfilled It's a dream come true.
true
adverbKids Definition of true (Entry 2 of 4)
1 : in agreement with fact : truthfully She speaks true.
2 : in an accurate manner : accurately The arrow flew straight and true.
true
nounKids Definition of true (Entry 3 of 4)
: the quality or state of being accurate (as in alignment) The door is out of true.
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verbKids Definition of true (Entry 4 of 4)
: to bring to exactly correct condition as to place, position, or shape
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