Angličtina

truth

gb/tɹˈuθ/ us/tɹˈuθ/
A2 Angličtina
~ 1200
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Podstatné jméno A2 state
1

Fact or reality

When something matches facts or is real.

Vzorec užití: the truth about [something]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'truth' with 'true'. 'Truth' is a noun, while 'true' is an adjective.
Synonyma
reality (Focuses on the actual state of things, not necessarily whether it is known or acknowledged.) | fact (A specific piece of information that is true; more concrete than 'truth'.)
Antonyma
falsehood (Refers to something that is untrue or a lie.) | lie (An intentional false statement, opposite of telling the truth.)
Kolokace
tell the truth |the whole truth |truth about |face the truth |seek the truth
Témata
philosophy |daily life |communication |core_vocabulary
Příklady
  • She finally told me the truth about what happened.
  • The truth is that we can't afford it.
  • We may never know the whole truth.
  • It's important to face the truth, even when it's hard.
Učební příklady
  • He told me the truth.
  • I want to know the truth.
  • The truth is simple.
  • She always speaks the truth.
Podstatné jméno B1 entity
2

Accepted fact or belief

Something people think is true.

Vzorec užití: [a/the] truth that [clause]
Synonyma
principle (A basic idea or rule that guides behavior, often considered true.)
Antonyma
myth (A widely held but false belief.)
Kolokace
universal truth |basic truth |scientific truth
Témata
communication |philosophy |education |core_vocabulary
Příklady
  • It's a universal truth that all living things die.
  • One basic truth of life is that nothing lasts forever.
  • The scientist explained a fundamental truth about physics.
Učební příklady
  • It is a truth that water boils at 100°C.
  • A basic truth is that people need food.
  • This book tells simple truths about life.
Podstatné jméno A2 property
3

Honesty in speech

When a person says only what is real and not lies.

Synonyma
honesty (General quality of being truthful and fair.) | candor (Open and honest expression, sometimes blunt.)
Antonyma
deceit (The act of lying or hiding the truth.)
Kolokace
speak the truth |tell the truth |truthfulness
Témata
communication |ethics |core_vocabulary
Příklady
  • I appreciate your truth when you speak about your feelings.
  • As a witness, you must promise to tell the truth.
  • Her truth was evident in her eyes.
Učební příklady
  • He always tells the truth.
  • Please speak the truth.
  • She is known for her truth.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
truth
IPA
GB/tɹˈuθ/
US/tɹˈuθ/
Slabiky a přízvuk
truth (1 slabika)
Stress on 1st syllable (truth)
Tvary slova
Noun
  • Base: truth
  • Plural: truth, truths
Příbuzná slova
Forms
truths noun
Core family
true adjective A2 truly adverb A2 truthful adjective B1 truthfully adverb
Related words
truthfulness noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
untrue adjective B1 untruth noun untruthful adjective
Výrazy

bend the truth

1
/bˈɛnd ðə tɹˈuθ/
idiom informal

Slightly change facts

To say something that is not exactly true but not a full lie.

Příklady
  • He bent the truth to make his story sound better.
  • Sometimes people bend the truth to avoid hurting others.

in truth

1
/ˈɪn tɹˈuθ/
fixed phrase formal

Actually, in fact

Used to say what is really true, even if it seems different.

Příklady
  • In truth, they had never met before that day.
  • She seemed happy, but in truth she was lonely.

the whole truth

1
/ðə hˈoʊl tɹˈuθ/
fixed phrase

All facts completely

Every part of what is true, with nothing left out.

Příklady
  • I swear to tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth.
  • She didn’t tell me the whole truth about her past.

truth be told

1
/tɹˈuθ bˈi tˈoʊld/
fixed phrase

To be honest about something

Used before saying something honestly, even if it is secret or surprising.

Příklady
  • Truth be told, I never liked that movie.
  • Truth be told, I was afraid to ask.

tell the truth

1
/tˈɛl ðə tɹˈuθ/
fixed phrase

Say what is true honestly

To say what is true and not lie.

Příklady
  • Please tell the truth about what happened.
  • He finally told the truth after many lies.
  • He finally told the truth after hours of questioning.

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