true
Translation
true, real, correct, genuine
Examples
Is that a true story?
Is that a true story?
All her dreams came true.
All her dreams came true.
He was true to his word.
He was true to his word.
Grammar Patterns
to be true to be correct or based on fact Is it true that you are leaving?
to come true to become a reality My biggest dream has come true.
true to ((sth./sb.)) to be loyal to (sth./sb.) She was true to her principles.
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Etymology
From Old English 'trēowe', meaning 'faithful, trusty'.
Memory Tips
'True' sounds like 'through'. You have to see 'through' the lies to find what is true.