Cool MateThat's true vs You were right
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
That's true
Top 2,000 (common)
You were right
Top 2,000 (common)
| That's true | You were right | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //ðæts truː//🇺🇸 //ðæts tru// | 🇬🇧 //juː wəː raɪt//🇺🇸 //ju wɚ raɪt// |
| Meaning | It is correct. | You are correct. |
| Example | She really loves painting, and that's true. | You were right about the meeting time; I should have double-checked. |
| 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 were right about, you were right to say, you were right when, you were right all along, you were right to think |
| 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 right' instead of 'you were right'., Forgetting to use 'were' in past discussions., Confusing with 'you are right' which denotes present correctness. |
| Usage notes | Used to agree with a statement. Avoid in overly formal contexts; prefer 'that is correct' instead. | Usually used in conversations to affirm someone's correctness. Can be formal or informal, but context matters. |
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Frequently asked questions: That's true vs You were right
What's the difference between That's true and You were right?
That's true: It is correct. You were right: You are correct.
Can you show an example of each?
That's true: She really loves painting, and that's true. You were right: You were right about the meeting time; I should have double-checked.
Can I use That's true and You were right interchangeably?
Not always. That's true and You were 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.