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true

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1. true - Noun

2. true - Adjective

3. true - Verb

4. true - Adverb

6. true - Adjective Satellite

7. True - Proper noun

Meaning

Conformable to fact; in accordance with the actual state of things; correct; not false, erroneous, inaccurate, or the like; as, a true relation or narration; a true history; a declaration is true when it states the facts.

Right to precision; conformable to a rule or pattern; exact; accurate; as, a true copy; a true likeness of the original.

Steady in adhering to friends, to promises, to a prince, or the like; unwavering; faithful; loyal; not false, fickle, or perfidious; as, a true friend; a wife true to her husband; an officer true to his charge.

Actual; not counterfeit, adulterated, or pretended; genuine; pure; real; as, true balsam; true love of country; a true Christian.

In accordance with truth; truly.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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A man's true character comes out when he's drunk. Charlie Chaplin

True words are not pleasing. Pleasing words are not true. Laozi

Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said. Voltaire

It is not at the table but in prison that you learn who your true friends are. Serbian Proverb

Always hold a true friend with both of your hands. Nigerian Proverb

True happiness lies in giving it to others. Hindi Proverb

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