truth

[truːθ]

truth Definition

• 1. the quality or state of being in accordance with fact or reality
• 2. a fact or belief that is accepted as true

Using truth: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "truth" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He was convinced of the truth of her statement.

• Example

  The truth is that we can't afford to buy a new car right now.

• Example

  She learned the truth about him after they broke up.

• Example

  It's time to face the truth about our relationship.

truth Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for truth

• verity
• actuality
• certainty
• authenticity
• accuracy

Antonyms for truth

• falsehood
• lie
• deceit

Idioms Using truth

• to bend the truth

  to say something that is not completely true in order to deceive someone

  Example

  He bent the truth a little to make himself look better.

• to come out with the truth

  to reveal the truth about something

  Example

  After years of lying, he finally came out with the truth.

• to find the truth

  to discover the truth about something

  Example

  The detective worked tirelessly to find the truth about the crime.

Phrases with truth

• in truth

  used to emphasize the truth of a statement

  Example

  In truth, I never really liked him.

• tell the truth

  to be honest

  Example

  I'll tell you the truth, I don't know the answer.

• the truth will out

  the truth will eventually become known

  Example

  No matter how hard he tries to hide it, the truth will out.

Origins of truth

from Old English 'trīewth', meaning 'faithfulness, constancy'

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Summary: truth in Brief

The term 'truth' [truːθ] refers to the quality or state of being in accordance with fact or reality. It can also refer to a fact or belief that is accepted as true. Phrases like 'in truth' and 'tell the truth' emphasize honesty, while idioms like 'to bend the truth' and 'to come out with the truth' denote deception and revelation, respectively.