truly
gb/tɹˈuli/ us/tɹˈuli/
A2
Αγγλικά
~ 2600
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
adverb
A2
property
1
In a sincere or genuine way
In a way that is real and honest.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
truly [verb/adjective]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'truly' with 'truthfully'. 'Truthfully' means 'in a truthful manner' and often introduces an honest statement, while 'truly' more often emphasizes sincerity or realness.
Συνώνυμα
sincerely (Often used for polite or formal honesty, especially in letters.)
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genuinely (Emphasizes realness and authenticity, often emotional.)
Αντώνυμα
falsely (Suggests dishonesty or lack of truth.)
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insincerely (Suggests pretending to feel or believe something.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
truly sorry
|truly appreciate
|truly believe
|truly grateful
Θέματα
emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- I truly appreciate all the help you’ve given me.
- She truly believes that kindness can change the world.
- We are truly sorry for the inconvenience.
- He is truly committed to his work.
- I can truly say I’ve never met anyone like her.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- I truly like my teacher.
- She truly wants to help.
- I am truly happy today.
- We truly need more time.
- They truly care about animals.
adverb
B1
property
2
According to fact or reality
In a way that matches the real facts.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
truly [verb/adjective]
Συνώνυμα
accurately (Focuses on correctness according to facts.)
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really (Informal and common; can be used for emphasis.)
Αντώνυμα
inaccurately (Not correct according to facts.)
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falsely (Not reflecting reality; untrue.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
truly remarkable
|truly amazing
|truly representative
Θέματα
facts
|truth
|core_vocabulary
|communication
Παραδείγματα
- This painting is truly representative of the artist’s early style.
- He is truly the best player on the team.
- That was a truly historic moment for the country.
- The museum is truly worth visiting.
- This book is truly unique.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- This is truly a big problem.
- She is truly a good singer.
- The city is truly beautiful.
- He is truly my best friend.
- The movie was truly exciting.
adverb
formal
B2
property
3
Without exaggeration; exactly so
Used to say something is exactly true, not an exaggeration.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
truly [adjective/adverb]
Συνώνυμα
exactly (Matches perfectly with what is described.)
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precisely (Formal; emphasizes exactness.)
Αντώνυμα
loosely (Not exact; approximate.)
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roughly (An estimate rather than exact.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
truly extraordinary
|truly exceptional
|truly unprecedented
Θέματα
accuracy
|core_vocabulary
|communication
Παραδείγματα
- It was a truly extraordinary performance.
- This is truly the most delicious cake I have ever tasted.
- The view from the top was truly breathtaking.
- Her kindness is truly unmatched.
- He is truly one of a kind.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The food was truly good.
- The game was truly fun.
- It was truly a hot day.
- She is truly smart.
- The house is truly big.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
truly
IPA
GB/tɹˈuli/
US/tɹˈuli/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
truly (1 συλλαβή)
Stress on 1st syllable (truly)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: truly
- Plural: trulies
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
trulies
noun
Related words
truthful
adjective B1
truthfully
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
truthfulness
noun B2
Εκφράσεις
truly yours
1/tɹˈuli jˈʊɹz/
fixed phrase
formal
Polite letter closing phrase
A polite way to end a formal letter before your name, showing respect to the reader.
Παραδείγματα
- Thank you for your time and consideration. Truly yours, John Smith
yours truly
1/jˈʊɹz tɹˈuli/
fixed phrase
Referring to oneself in speech or writing
A way to talk about yourself, often in a funny or informal way, or used at the end of a letter before your name.
Παραδείγματα
- The award was presented to yours truly at the ceremony.
- If you need any help, just ask yours truly.