İngilizce

truth

gb/tɹˈuθ/ us/tɹˈuθ/
A2 İngilizce
~ 1200
Anlamlar
0 anlam
İsim A2 state
1

Fact or reality

When something matches facts or is real.

Kullanım kalıbı: the truth about [something]
Sık yapılan hata:
Learners sometimes confuse 'truth' with 'true'. 'Truth' is a noun, while 'true' is an adjective.
Eş anlamlılar
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'.)
Zıt anlamlılar
falsehood (Refers to something that is untrue or a lie.) | lie (An intentional false statement, opposite of telling the truth.)
Eşdizimler
tell the truth |the whole truth |truth about |face the truth |seek the truth
Konular
philosophy |daily life |communication |core_vocabulary
Örnekler
  • 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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
  • He told me the truth.
  • I want to know the truth.
  • The truth is simple.
  • She always speaks the truth.
İsim B1 entity
2

Accepted fact or belief

Something people think is true.

Kullanım kalıbı: [a/the] truth that [clause]
Eş anlamlılar
principle (A basic idea or rule that guides behavior, often considered true.)
Zıt anlamlılar
myth (A widely held but false belief.)
Eşdizimler
universal truth |basic truth |scientific truth
Konular
communication |philosophy |education |core_vocabulary
Örnekler
  • 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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
  • 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.
İsim A2 property
3

Honesty in speech

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

Eş anlamlılar
honesty (General quality of being truthful and fair.) | candor (Open and honest expression, sometimes blunt.)
Zıt anlamlılar
deceit (The act of lying or hiding the truth.)
Eşdizimler
speak the truth |tell the truth |truthfulness
Konular
communication |ethics |core_vocabulary
Örnekler
  • 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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
  • He always tells the truth.
  • Please speak the truth.
  • She is known for her truth.
Dil bilgisi
Sözlük biçimi
truth
IPA
GB/tɹˈuθ/
US/tɹˈuθ/
Heceler ve vurgu
truth (1 hece)
Stress on 1st syllable (truth)
Kelime biçimleri
Noun
  • Base: truth
  • Plural: truth, truths
Kelime ailesi
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
İfadeler

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.

Örnekler
  • 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.

Örnekler
  • 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.

Örnekler
  • 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.

Örnekler
  • 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.

Örnekler
  • 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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