true
/truː/
adverb
- In a truthful or accurate manner; exactly.
- He spoke true when he said the project would be difficult.
- The compass points true north.
- The arrow flew true and hit the bullseye.
verb
- To make something straight, level, or accurate in position.
- The mechanic trued the bicycle wheel so it would spin smoothly.
- You need to true the saw blade before cutting the wood.
- He trued the picture frame by adjusting the corners.
adjective
- In accordance with fact or reality; not false or mistaken.
- The detective discovered the true story behind the robbery.
- Her statement turned out to be true after all the evidence was examined.
- Is it true that you're moving to another city?
- Real or genuine, not artificial or fake.
- She is a true friend who always supports me.
- The painting was confirmed to be a true masterpiece from the Renaissance.
- He showed his true colors when he helped the stranger without expecting anything in return.
- Accurate or exact in position, alignment, or function.
- The arrow flew true to its target.
- Make sure the shelf is true before you screw it into the wall.
- The carpenter checked that the door frame was true and level.
- Loyal or faithful to a person, cause, or belief.
- The knight was true to his oath to protect the kingdom.
- She has been a true and devoted partner for over thirty years.
- He remained true to his principles even under pressure.
noun
- That which is true or in accordance with fact; reality.
- In the true of the matter, we were all responsible for the mistake.
- The true is often stranger than fiction.
- She sought the true behind the rumors.