truth (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /truːθ/
Definition
The quality or state of being true; fact or reality.
Examples
She always spoke the truth, even when it was difficult.
Scientists are constantly seeking the truth about the universe.
He finally admitted the truth about his involvement in the scandal.
How to Use truth
- speak the truth (collocation)
- To say what is factually correct. — "She always speaks the truth."
- tell the truth (collocation)
- To state facts or what is real. — "He decided to tell the truth."
- in truth (prepositional phrase)
- In reality; actually. — "In truth, he was quite nervous about the presentation."
- the truth is (idiom)
- Used to introduce a statement that is factual or reveals a secret. — "The truth is, I didn't really like the movie."
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