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true

/tr/u/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. consistent with fact or reality; not false

    adj.all

    Examples
    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.
    Antonyms false

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. expressing or given to expressing the truth

    adj.all

    Examples
    A true statement.
    Synonyms truthful
    Antonyms untruthful

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. Conformable to fact; in accordance with the actual state of things; correct; not false, erroneous, inaccurate, or the like; as, a <i>true</i> relation or narration; a <i>true</i> history; a declaration is <i>true</i> when it states the facts.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

  4. Genuine; real; not deviating from the essential characters of a class; as, a lizard is a <i>true</i> reptile; a whale is a <i>true</i>, but not a <i>typical</i>, mammal.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

noun

  1. proper alignment; the property possessed by something that is in correct or proper alignment

    noun.attribute

    Examples
    Out of true.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

adverb

  1. as acknowledged

    adv.all

    Examples
    True, she is the smartest in her class.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. In accordance with truth; truly.

    adverb

    Source: webster1913

adjective satellite

  1. accurately placed or thrown

    adj.all

    Examples
    His aim was true.
    Synonyms dead on target

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. devoted (sometimes fanatically) to a cause or concept or truth

    adj.all

    Examples
    True believers bonded together against all who disagreed with them.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. conforming to definitive criteria

    adj.all

    Examples
    The horseshoe crab is not a true crab.
    Pythagoras was the first true mathematician.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. worthy of being depended on

    adj.all

    Examples
    He was true to his word.
    I would be true for there are those who trust me.
    Synonyms dependable honest reliable

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  5. not pretended; sincerely felt or expressed

    adj.all

    Examples
    True grief.
    Synonyms genuine unfeigned

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  6. rightly so called

    adj.all

    Examples
    True courage.
    A spirit which true men have always admired.
    A true friend.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  7. determined with reference to the earth's axis rather than the magnetic poles

    adj.all

    Examples
    True north is geographic north.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  8. having a legally established claim

    adj.all

    Examples
    The true and lawful king.
    Synonyms lawful rightful

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  9. in tune; accurate in pitch

    adj.all

    Examples
    A true note.
    Synonyms on-key

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  10. accurately fitted; level

    adj.all

    Examples
    The window frame isn't quite true.
    Synonyms straight

    Source: WordNet 3.0

verb

  1. make level, square, balanced, or concentric

    verb.change

    Examples
    True up the cylinder of an engine.
    Synonyms true up

    Source: WordNet 3.0

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