Cool MateThat's true vs You're right
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
That's true
Top 2,000 (common)
You're right
Top 2,000 (common)
| That's true | You're right | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //ðæts truː//🇺🇸 //ðæts tru// | 🇬🇧 //jʊəˈraɪt//🇺🇸 //jʊrˈraɪt// |
| Meaning | It is correct. | You are correct. |
| Example | She really loves painting, and that's true. | When she pointed out the error, I realized she was right. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| Collocations | that's true for, that's true about, that's true in | You're right about that, You know you're right, If you're right, You're definitely right, I'm glad you're right |
| 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. | Using 'your' instead of 'you're'., Saying 'you are right' too often instead of using the phrase., Not using it when someone needs agreement. |
| Usage notes | Used to agree with a statement. Avoid in overly formal contexts; prefer 'that is correct' instead. | Commonly used to agree with someone. Suitable in both formal and informal contexts, but avoid in argumentative situations. |
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Frequently asked questions: That's true vs You're right
What's the difference between That's true and You're right?
That's true: It is correct. You're right: You are correct.
Can you show an example of each?
That's true: She really loves painting, and that's true. You're right: When she pointed out the error, I realized she was right.
Can I use That's true and You're right interchangeably?
Not always. That's true and You're right 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.