true

If something is true, it’s based in fact and it’s authentic. It’s real.

• George is a true friend.
• Peter and Regina say they’re true Americans.
• What is a true American?
• Wanda’s faith in God is strong. She tells everyone she’s a true believer.
• Harold supports free-market economics. He’s a true believer in capitalism.
• Linda and Pat are married. Each of them believes their love is true.
• Ronald showed his true colors when he marched in a parade in support of the rights of migrant workers.
• Everyone listened in fascination to a true story about a man who killed a bear with only his hands.

Linda and Pat remain true to each other.

The opposite of true is false.

• Is that true?
• Is that true or false?
• What she’s saying is true.
• That’s true. It isn’t false.
• The teacher gave us a test today with many true or false questions.

The word "truly" is an adverb similar to the word "really."

• This is a truly significant event.
• That test was truly difficult.
• We were truly impressed by the artist’s work.
• Even though Ted argues with his wife a lot, he truly loves her.

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December 14, 2019