truth

Pluraltruths (some meanings)

Formstruths, truthing, truthed

1. 1
   the factsnoununcountable

   Real facts and honest statements about what is real.

   Like a clear photo that shows exactly what happened.

   She always tells the truth, even when it is hard.

   We finally learned the truth about the accident.

   UsageSay tell the truth.

   Similarreality, facts

   Oppositefalsehood, fiction, lies

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   fit with factnoununcountable

   How closely something matches the real facts and stays correct.

   Like checking if a copy matches the original.

   She questioned the truth of his excuse.

   Reporters checked the truth of every claim in the speech.

   UsageSay there is some truth in it.

   Similaraccuracy, correctness, validity, veracity

   Oppositefalsity, inaccuracy

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3. 3
   accepted principlenouncountable

   A fact or idea that is true, or that people accept as true.

   Like a building block that other ideas can rest on.

   It is a simple truth that all living things need water.

   The book is full of truths about growing up.

   UsageOften in phrases like a basic truth or simple truths.

   Similaraxiom, principle, fact, maxim, truism

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   deeper realitynoununcountable

   A deeper, real meaning behind life that goes beyond everyday facts.

   Like a hidden treasure under everyday things.

   Many people search for a deeper truth in their lives.

   She believes truth is found through quiet reflection.

   UsageYou can say seek truth or seek the truth.

   Similarreality

   Oppositeillusion

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5. 5
   speak honestlyverbnonstandardintransitive

   To say what really happened instead of lying.

   You keep lying, when you oughta be truthin'

   1966, Nancy Sinatra, These Boots Are Made for Walkin'

   UsageIn normal writing, say tell the truth.

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