true
noun
Phrases of true noun
- be out of true
Not in the correct position or slightly bent out of the correct shape.
• One of the legs on this table is a bit out of true, which is why it wobbles.
adjective
Definitions of true adjective
correctness
- A2
Correct and not wrong, especially in relation to facts or statements.
Is it accurate that Mariana and Mark are planning to get married?
If these allegations are indeed true, they could result in her resignation.
Only parts of what she described are true.
reality
- B1Before noun
Being what actually exists, rather than what was thought, intended, or stated.
genuine love
an authentic friend
True democracy requires a reform of the election system.
loyalty
- C2
Sincere or loyal, and likely to remain so, even in difficult situations.
There are very few true believers in the ideology of communism remaining within the party.
She has made a pledge to remain true to the president no matter what.
He promised to return the money the next day, and true to his word, he returned it all to me the following morning.
quality
- Before noun
Having all the qualities that are necessary to be accurately described as something.
Antlers are unique to true deer.
The portrait was said to be a very true likeness of the subject.
She's had four marriages and three facelifts, a true Hollywood style.
precision
- After verb
Fitted or positioned accurately.
None of the drawers are positioned correctly.
Phrases of true adjective
- come true
When a hope, wish, or dream materializes, it occurs despite being unlikely to do so.
• She always believed that one day her dreams would come true.
- true enough
Acknowledges that something is correct or accurate to a degree, but it doesn't fully explain or address the whole situation.
• It's true enough that he might not be enthusiastic about the plan, but there are deeper reasons behind the situation.
- be true to yourself
To act in accordance with one's own beliefs and principles, and to do what one considers to be morally or ethically correct.
• She decided to be true to herself and speak the truth, even though it wasn't the most popular choice.
- true to form/type
Behaving in a way that is consistent with past behavior or expectations; as someone would expect.
• True to form, he was late, and the meeting had already started without him.
adverb
Definitions of true adverb
Straight and without moving to either side.
Ensure that you hammer the nails straight.
Idioms
- so ... it's not true
Used to emphasize an adjective to an extreme degree, often to the point of being unbelievable.
• The food at this restaurant is so delicious, it's not true.
- ring true
If something someone says or writes rings true, it appears to be genuine or plausible.
• The details in her story rang true, so I believed her.