Definition Synonyms
Definition of true - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
accuracyfactually accurate or correct
- The statement is true and supported by evidence.
2.
authenticitygenuine or real, not fake
- This is a true diamond, not a synthetic one.
3.
consistencyconsistent with a standard or pattern
- His actions were true to his principles.
4.
sinceritysincere and not pretended
- His true feelings were finally revealed.
5.
loyaltyloyal or faithful
- His true friends supported him during tough times..
6.
musicaccurate in pitch or tune
- The guitar is true and perfectly in tune.
7.
toolsaccurate in alignment or calibration
- The wheels are true and properly aligned.
Adverb
1.
factually accuratein accordance with fact or reality
- His story rang true under scrutiny..
2.
loyaltyin a manner that is faithful or loyal
- He remained true to his word.
3.
precisionin a precise or exact manner
- The arrow flew true to the target.
Expressions with true
💡 Discover popular phrases, idioms, collocations, or phrasal verbs. Click any expression to learn more, listen to its pronunciation, or save it to your favorites.
become real or existent
Her dream to travel the world finally came true.
the actual color of an object
The true color of the dress is blue.
shows strong agreement with what someone just said
"It's hard to find good friends." "Too true!"
real character or personality of someone
She finally showed her true colors during the crisis.
something long desired that finally happens
Winning the lottery was a dream come true.
disappointing yet factual
The news was sad but true, leaving everyone in shock.
achieve what you deeply hope or wish for
She worked hard to make your dreams come true.
reveal what someone is really like inside
He finally showed his true stripes during the argument.
appears valid or convincing as an explanation or reason
He claims the train was cancelled, and that rings true to me.
appearing very good but causing doubt about truth
The deal seemed too good to be true, so I hesitated.
used to stress that a claim is completely correct
True as I'm standing here, I never touched your phone.
shows courage and determination when facing hard times
She showed true grit during the tough competition.
acting according to usual nature or expected behavior
He was true to form and arrived late again.
being reliable and trustworthy
He is known to be true to his word in all dealings.
feared event that has actually happened
The flood was a nightmare come true for the small town.
genuine feelings or intentions
He revealed his true colors during the crisis.
very true in a way that is sad or unfortunate
It is only too true that time flies quickly.
stay loyal to a person or cause
She remained true to her best friend.
seem genuine or believable
Her explanation didn't ring true to the audience.
realize what someone is really like or their real intentions
After the argument, I saw him in his true colours.
reveal one's genuine nature or attitude
After he lied again, we finally saw the true colors.
reveal real character or intentions after hiding them
He finally showed his true colours during the argument.
reveal your real character or intentions
When the deal collapsed, you showed your true colors and lied to us.
reveal your real character or intentions
When money vanished, she began to show your true stripes.
Origin of true
Old English, triewe (faithful)
Terms with true included in their meaning
💡 A powerful way to uncover related words, idioms, and expressions linked by the same idea — and explore meaning beyond exact word matches.
accurate
true or correct as a fact
basic question
used to ask whether something is true about a thing
confirmation
correct or true
questioning
ask why something is not true or possible
information
piece of information known to be true
untrue
not true or correct
not fake
true, genuine, not merely nominal or apparent
truth
in a way that is true or genuine
possibility
express possibility or uncertainty about something happening or being true
logic
introduce a condition that must be true for something else
contingency
if something happens or is true
verification
verify or confirm something is true
cessation
not happening or true anymore
time
no longer happening or true
belief
believe an idea or statement is true
accept truth
accept something is true, sometimes with reluctance
belief
believe something is true without proof
acceptance
accept something as true without certainty
assertion
state something as true without evidence
verification
official statement that something is true or will happen
verification
verified as true or accurate
refute truth
state that something is not true
truth
true information or details about something
assumption
think or assume something is true
Examples of true in a sentence
Her report proved true after the records were checked. Her true intentions were finally revealed. The true story behind the legend was fascinating. The painting was true to the artist's vision. Her words were true to the original text. Her true intentions were questioned by everyone.
He gave a true account of the events. She remained true to her values despite the pressure. A true friend will always stand by you. The piano is true and sounds beautiful. Her voice is true and resonates perfectly. Check that the saw blade is true before cutting. The mechanic made sure the axle was true. Her statement proved true after the investigation. The rumors turned out to be true. She stayed true to her beliefs. The knight swore to serve his king true. The craftsman cut the wood true to the line. The satellite was launched true to its intended orbit.
View all translations of true
Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.
- French:vrai, vraiment, ...
- German:wahr, wirklich, ...
- Italian:vero, veritiero, ...
- Spanish:verdadero, fielmente, ...
- Portuguese:verdadeiro, realmente, ...
- Chinese:真实的, 确实, ...
- Japanese:真実の, 事実, ...
- Arabic:صَحيح, بِصِدْق, ...
- Hebrew:נָכוֹן, בֶּאֱמֶת, ...
- Russian:истинный, в действительности, ...
- Ukrainian:правдивий, правда, ...
- Hindi:सत्य, वास्तविकता में, ...
Definition of TRUE - Reverso English Dictionary
Acronym
1.
acr: Training Resources and Utilization EvaluationRare Training Resources and Utilization EvaluationRare
- The TRUE system improved our training efficiency.
2.
acr: Tactical Reconnaissance Underwater EquipmentTECH. Tactical Reconnaissance Underwater EquipmentTECH.
- The navy deployed TRUE for the mission.
Examples of TRUE in a sentence
We rely on the TRUE metrics for our quarterly reviews. TRUE was crucial for the underwater reconnaissance. Divers checked the TRUE system before deployment.
View all translations of TRUE
Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.
- French:évaluation des ressources et de l'utilisation en formation, équipement de reconnaissance tactique sous-marine, ...
- German:Bewertung von Schulungsressourcen und ihrer Nutzung, taktische Unterwasseraufklärungsausrüstung, ...
- Italian:valutazione delle risorse e dell'utilizzo della formazione, attrezzatura tattica di ricognizione subacquea, ...
- Spanish:sistema de evaluación de recursos de formación y su utilización, equipo táctico de reconocimiento submarino, ...
- Portuguese:Avaliação dos Recursos e da Utilização da Formação, equipamento tático de reconhecimento subaquático, ...
- Chinese:培训资源与利用评估, 战术侦察水下装备, ...
- Japanese:訓練資源活用評価, 戦術偵察用水中装備, ...
- Arabic:تَقْييم مَوارِد التَّدْريب وَاِسْتِخْدامِها, مُعَدّات اِسْتِطْلاع تَكْتيكي تَحْت الْماء, ...
- Hebrew:הַעֲרָכַת מַשְׁאֲבֵי הַכְשָׁרָה וְנִיצּוּלָם, צִיּוּד סִיּוּר טַקְטִי תַּת יַמִּי, ...
- Russian:оценка ресурсов обучения и их использования, тактическое разведывательное подводное оборудование, ...
- Ukrainian:оцінювання навчальних ресурсів і їх використання, тактичне розвідувальне підводне обладнання, ...
- Hindi:प्रशिक्षण संसाधन और उपयोगिता मूल्यांकन, सामरिक पानी के भीतर टोही उपकरण, ...
icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with happening or hunch.
icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.
icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the