true

Definitions

1. adjective

   Correct and based on facts.

   Examples

   • This is a true story.
   • Is it true that you are moving?
   ≈factual≈real≠false≠untrue≠bastard +19 more
2. adjective

   Used at the start of a sentence to admit a point before disagreeing.

   Examples

   • True, I have only read part of the book, but I like it.
   • True, it is expensive, but it is worth it.
   ≈factual≈real≠false≠untrue≠bastard +19 more
3. adjective

   Exact and matching the original.

   Examples

   • This is a true copy of the document.
   • The drawing is a true likeness of him.
   ≈legitimate≈precise≈valid≈acceptable≈allowable +9 more
4. adjective

   In computing, the value that means yes or correct.

   Examples

   • The test is true only if both parts are true.
   • The function returns true when the condition is met.
5. adjective

   Loyal and faithful.

   Examples

   • He turned out to be a true friend.
   • She stayed true to her promise.
6. adjective

   Real and not fake.

   Examples

   • The true king has returned.
   • This is true Parmesan cheese from the Parma region.
   ≈bona fide≈real≈actual≈authentic≈bona fide +15 more
7. adjective

   In science, belonging to the exact group named, not just a similar one.

   Examples

   • True spiders are different from other eight-legged animals.
   • True sparrows belong to one particular group of birds.
   ≈bona fide≈real≈actual≈authentic≈bona fide +15 more
8. adjective

   Going straight toward the target.

   Examples

   • His aim was true, and the arrow hit the target.
   • I swung carefully and my aim was true.
9. adjective

   Straight and properly lined up.

   Examples

   • Is my bike wheel true? It feels shaky.
   • Brakes work best with true wheels.
10. adjective

    Fair and not rigged in any way.

    Examples

    • A true die lands on each number equally often.
    • A true roulette wheel gives everyone the same chance.