Cool MateThat's true vs That's what i'm hearing
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
That's true
Top 2,000 (common)
That's what i'm hearing
InformalTop 2,000 (common)
Most formal: That's true
| That's true | That's what i'm hearing | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //ðæts truː//🇺🇸 //ðæts tru// | 🇬🇧 //ðæts wɒt aɪm ˈhɪərɪŋ//🇺🇸 //ðæts wɑt aɪm ˈhɪrɪŋ// |
| Meaning | It is correct. | What I am understanding from the information. |
| Example | She really loves painting, and that's true. | When he explained the situation, I said, 'That's what I'm hearing.' |
| Register | Neutral | Informal |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| Collocations | that's true for, that's true about, that's true in | That's what I'm hearing from, So, that's what I'm hearing, I think that's what I'm hearing, If that's what I'm hearing |
| Antonyms | that's false, that's incorrect | - |
| Common mistakes | Using 'that's truth' instead of 'that's true'., Confusing with 'that's truthfully'., Overusing in formal writing. | Confused with 'That's what I heard', which implies past information., Using it in formal contexts where a more formal phrase is expected. |
| Usage notes | Used to agree with a statement. Avoid in overly formal contexts; prefer 'that is correct' instead. | Used informally to indicate agreement or confirmation of understanding. It's suitable in casual conversations but not in formal settings. |
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Frequently asked questions: That's true vs That's what i'm hearing
What's the difference between That's true and That's what i'm hearing?
That's true: It is correct. That's what i'm hearing: What I am understanding from the information.
Which is more formal: That's true and That's what i'm hearing?
That's true is the most formal of these.
Can you show an example of each?
That's true: She really loves painting, and that's true. That's what i'm hearing: When he explained the situation, I said, 'That's what I'm hearing.'
Can I use That's true and That's what i'm hearing interchangeably?
Not always. That's true and That's what i'm hearing 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.