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true
(tr/u/ )

adjective (a)

  • consistent with fact or reality; not false(adj.all)
    Example:
    The story is true.
    It is undesirable to believe a proposition when there is no ground whatever for supposing it true.
    The true meaning of the statement.
    Antonym:
    false
    source: wordnet30
  • expressing or given to expressing the truth(adj.all)
    Example:
    A true statement.
    Synonym:
    truthful
    Antonym:
    untruthful
    source: wordnet30
  • Conformable to fact; in accordance with the actual state of things; correct; not false, erroneous, inaccurate, or the like; as, a true relation or narration; a true history; a declaration is true when it states the facts.(adjective)
    source: webster1913
  • Genuine; real; not deviating from the essential characters of a class; as, a lizard is a true reptile; a whale is a true, but not a typical, mammal.(adjective)
    source: webster1913

noun (n)

  • proper alignment; the property possessed by something that is in correct or proper alignment(noun.attribute)
    Example:
    Out of true.
    source: wordnet30

adverb (r)

  • as acknowledged(adv.all)
    Example:
    True, she is the smartest in her class.
    source: wordnet30
  • In accordance with truth; truly.(adverb)
    source: webster1913

adjective satellite (s)

  • accurately placed or thrown(adj.all)
    Example:
    His aim was true.
    Synonym:
    dead on target
    source: wordnet30
  • devoted (sometimes fanatically) to a cause or concept or truth(adj.all)
    Example:
    True believers bonded together against all who disagreed with them.
    source: wordnet30
  • conforming to definitive criteria(adj.all)
    Example:
    The horseshoe crab is not a true crab.
    Pythagoras was the first true mathematician.
    source: wordnet30
  • worthy of being depended on(adj.all)
    Example:
    He was true to his word.
    I would be true for there are those who trust me.
    Synonym:
    dependable, honest, reliable
    source: wordnet30
  • not pretended; sincerely felt or expressed(adj.all)
    Example:
    True grief.
    Synonym:
    genuine, unfeigned
    source: wordnet30
  • rightly so called(adj.all)
    Example:
    True courage.
    A spirit which true men have always admired.
    A true friend.
    source: wordnet30
  • determined with reference to the earth's axis rather than the magnetic poles(adj.all)
    Example:
    True north is geographic north.
    source: wordnet30
  • having a legally established claim(adj.all)
    Example:
    The true and lawful king.
    Synonym:
    lawful, rightful
    source: wordnet30
  • in tune; accurate in pitch(adj.all)
    Example:
    A true note.
    Synonym:
    on-key
    source: wordnet30
  • accurately fitted; level(adj.all)
    Example:
    The window frame isn't quite true.
    Synonym:
    straight
    source: wordnet30

verb (v)

  • make level, square, balanced, or concentric(verb.change)
    Example:
    True up the cylinder of an engine.
    Synonym:
    true up
    source: wordnet30

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