So it is true vs True

When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.

So it is true

Top 2,000 (common)

True

Top 1,000 (very common) A1 adjective

Most common: True

	So it is true	True
Pronunciation	🇬🇧 //səʊ ɪt ɪz truː// 🇺🇸 //soʊ ɪt ɪz tru//	🇬🇧 /["/truː/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/truː/"]/
Meaning	this is true	Correct or real; not false.
Example	So it is true that she won the contest.	The story is true, and I believe every word of it.
Register	Neutral	Neutral
How common	Top 2,000 (common)	Top 1,000 (very common)
CEFR level	-	A1
Part of speech		adjective
Collocations	so it is true that, so it is true when, so it is true about	be, ring, seem, especially, particularly, very, be, feel, remain, absolutely, to, true to your word
Antonyms	-	false, untrue, incorrect
Common mistakes	Confused about when to use 'so it is true' vs 'that's true'., Omitting 'so' and saying only 'it is true'., Using in overly informal contexts.	Confused with 'truly' as an adverb., 'True' is often misspelled as 'tru'., Used the phrase 'true in' instead of 'true to'.
Usage notes	Used to affirm a statement or belief. Appropriate in discussions and informal conversations, but can sound somewhat formal in casual settings.	Used when confirming the accuracy of something. Appropriate in both casual and serious contexts. Avoid in overly casual settings when it may sound too blunt.

See it in real clips

The Lord Of The Rings › The Fellowship Of The Ring

So it is true.

So it is true

Is it true?

A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms › S1 E1

Yes, and it's all the pavilion a true knight needs.

The Pitt › S1 E1

Is it true?

Is it true?

A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms › S1 E1

Yes, and it's all the pavilion a true knight needs.

True

Frequently asked questions: So it is true vs True

What's the difference between So it is true and True?

So it is true: this is true True: Correct or real; not false.

Which is more common: So it is true and True?

True is the most common in everyday English.

Can you show an example of each?

So it is true: So it is true that she won the contest. True: The story is true, and I believe every word of it.

Can I use So it is true and True interchangeably?

Not always. So it is true and True are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.