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true*/*/*/
[truː]
adj
1) based on facts or on things that really happened
Ant:
false
The film is based on a true story.[/ex]
It rains a lot in the northwest, and that is especially true of Cumbria.[/ex]
Is it true that you're looking for a new job?[/ex]
2) real or actual, especially when compared with how something seems to be
Lara never shows her true feelings.[/ex]
The study shows that the true cost of the system is much higher than people think.[/ex]
3) having all the qualities that you expect in a particular type of person, thing, or feeling
Syn:
genuine
Curry was a true champion in every way.[/ex]
The country is not yet a true democracy.[/ex]
true love[/ex]
4) if you are true to someone or something, you continue to be loyal to them
Through the years, Doug stayed true to his wife.[/ex]
•
come true — if a wish, dream, fear etc comes true, it really happens[/ex]
Meeting Joe was like a dream come true (=exactly what you have always wanted) .[/ex]
true to life — similar to what really happens in people's lives[/ex]
The characters in this novel are so true to life.[/ex]

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