True

adjective
/truː/

Meaning

in accordance with fact or reality; accurate; genuine
in accordance with fact or reality; correct

Example Sentences

It is true that hard work leads to success.

His story was true, and everyone believed him.

Example Expressions

true to oneself

Synonyms

accurate, correct, genuine, real, authentic
Entry 1
accurate, correct, genuine, real, authentic
Entry 2
genuine, real, accurate, correct

Antonyms

false, fake, incorrect, untrue, dishonest, wrong
Entry 1
false, fake, incorrect, untrue, dishonest
Entry 2
false, incorrect, wrong

Collocations

true story, true friend, true love, true to yourself, true meaning
Entry 1
true story, true friend, true love
Entry 2
true story, true to yourself, true love, true meaning

Related Vocabularies

Able to be brought about or reached successfully.
complete in every way; fully attended or absolute
Of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else.
having a strong smell; fragrant; aromatic
containing or consisting of iron
gray or white with age; very old and respected

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