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Definition truth in British English

truth noun

noun
/truːθ/

▪ absolute, awful, naked, plain, simple, unpleasant, whole

▪ admit, discover, face, know, learn, reveal, speak, tell, uncover

1

the actual facts or information about something, rather than what people think, expect, or make up

Example

The truth may never be known.

Example

We finally learned the shocking truth about Gina's past.

Example

Tell me the truth: did you take the money?

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The truth is that they haven't solved the problem.

Example

The truth of the matter is that the company is bankrupt.

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2

the quality or condition of being true

Example

Are you questioning the truth of his accusations?

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There is, I suppose, some truth to his story.

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There is a grain of truth in what he says.

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3

an idea that is accepted by most people as being true

Example

literature that explores the truths of life and love

Example

Is it a universal truth that exercise is good for you?

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Definition truth in British English