Cool MateTruth
UK /["/truːθ/","/truːðz/"]/US /["/truːθ/","/truːðz/"]/
Definition
the true facts about something, rather than the things that have been invented or guessed
In simple words: The real facts about something.
Examples
- Finding the truth in a complicated story can be challenging.
- She believed that honesty is the best way to tell the truth.
- Many people struggle to accept the truth about themselves.
- The truth often hurts, but it is necessary for growth.
- He finally revealed the truth after years of hiding it.
Usage notes
Used in discussions about honesty, honesty, and facts. Avoid in informal settings where more casual language is preferred.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'truth' as 'through' the 'th' — the facts cut straight through deception.
Collocations
- absolute
- gospel
- honest
- element
- germ
- glimmer
- know
- admit
- convey
- be
- lie
- come out
- in truth
- truth about
- truth behind
- an/the arbiter of truth
- be economical with the truth
- moment of truth
- absolute
- gospel
- honest
- element
- germ
- glimmer
- know
- admit
- convey
- be
- lie
- come out
- in truth
- truth about
- truth behind
- an/the arbiter of truth
- be economical with the truth
- moment of truth
- basic
- central
- common
- establish
- reveal
- uncover
- truth about
Synonyms
- fact
- reality
- veracity
- accuracy
- truthfulness
Antonyms
- lie
- falsehood
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'true' as an adjective.
- Using in a context that implies uncertainty when discussing facts.
- Mispronouncing the 'th' sound.