truth
noun
ˈtrüth 
plural truths ˈtrüt͟hz
ˈtrüths
1
a(1)
: the body of real things, events, and facts : actuality
(2)
: the state of being the case : fact
(3)
often capitalized : a transcendent fundamental or spiritual reality
b
: a judgment, proposition, or idea that is true or accepted as true
truths of thermodynamics
c
: the body of true statements and propositions
2
a
: the property (as of a statement) of being in accord with fact or reality
b
chiefly British : true sense 2
c
: fidelity to an original or to a standard
3
a
: sincerity in action, character, and utterance
b
archaic : fidelity, constancy
4
capitalized Christian Science : god
Synonyms
- facticity
- factuality
- sooth
- trueness
- verity
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Example Sentences
At some point you have to face the simple truth that we failed. Their explanation was simpler but came closer to the truth. The article explains the truth about global warming. A reporter soon discovered the truth. Do you swear to tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth? Her story contains a grain of truth but also lots of exaggeration. See More
Recent Examples on the Web That conclusion is discordant with the truth about social movements and survival — the fate of Afghanistan lies in her hands, yes, but in many others too. 
Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Sep. 2022 Call it lessons from the German way of doing corporate business locally or call it the truth about how rising economic tides actually work. Fortune, 9 Sep. 2022 German, a 69-year-old reporter with the Las Vegas Review-Journal, was found dead outside his home Saturday morning with stab wounds, a grisly end to a career dedicated to uncovering the truth in the Vegas area. Eric Levenson, CNN, 9 Sep. 2022 Very few of us are likely to ever know the whole truth, which is exactly how Queen Elizabeth II wanted it. Lauren Puckett-pope, ELLE, 8 Sep. 2022 The pair are archetypal heroes who are fundamentally good, kind souls with heartwarming values that reflect narrative themes of sacrifice, truth and love. Courtney Howard, Variety, 8 Sep. 2022 Crabmeat is delicious—that’s an unassailable, garlicky buttery truth. Miriam Fauzia, Popular Mechanics, 8 Sep. 2022 There is no stronger proof in the collection of that lasting truth than Lovato’s contribution. Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2022 The style is based on stripping away anything extraneous, any distracting detail, to get to what the artist believes is the unfiltered truth of the subject. Philip Kennicott, Washington Post, 7 Sep. 2022 See More
Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Sep. 2022 Call it lessons from the German way of doing corporate business locally or call it the truth about how rising economic tides actually work. Fortune, 9 Sep. 2022 German, a 69-year-old reporter with the Las Vegas Review-Journal, was found dead outside his home Saturday morning with stab wounds, a grisly end to a career dedicated to uncovering the truth in the Vegas area. Eric Levenson, CNN, 9 Sep. 2022 Very few of us are likely to ever know the whole truth, which is exactly how Queen Elizabeth II wanted it. Lauren Puckett-pope, ELLE, 8 Sep. 2022 The pair are archetypal heroes who are fundamentally good, kind souls with heartwarming values that reflect narrative themes of sacrifice, truth and love. Courtney Howard, Variety, 8 Sep. 2022 Crabmeat is delicious—that’s an unassailable, garlicky buttery truth. Miriam Fauzia, Popular Mechanics, 8 Sep. 2022 There is no stronger proof in the collection of that lasting truth than Lovato’s contribution. Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2022 The style is based on stripping away anything extraneous, any distracting detail, to get to what the artist believes is the unfiltered truth of the subject. Philip Kennicott, Washington Post, 7 Sep. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English trewthe, from Old English trēowth fidelity; akin to Old English trēowe faithful — more at true entry 1
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3b
Phrases Containing truth
Kids Definition
truth
noun
ˈtrüth
plural truths
ˈtrüt͟hz
1
: the body of real events or facts
He'll keep investigating until he finds the truth.
2
: the quality or state of being true
There is no truth in what she told you.
3
: a true or accepted statement or idea
I learned some hard truths about life.
Biographical Definition
Truth
biographical name
ˈtrüth
Sojourner circa 1797–1883 American evangelist and reformer
in truth
phrase
1
as in actually
to tell the truth In truth, I'm not sure what really happened. Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- actually
- really
- frankly
- honestly
- indeed
- truly
- in fact
- truthfully
- in actuality
- to be sure
- in reality
- as a matter of fact
- positively
- forsooth
- in point of fact
- absolutely
- verily
- admittedly
- certainly
- undoubtedly
- indisputably
- unquestionably
- realistically
- indubitably
- veritably
2
as in indeed
not merely this but also It's starting to get dark, and in truth I'm pretty tired. Synonyms & Similar Words
- indeed
- truly
- really
- in fact
- certainly
- truly
- definitely
- surely
- nay
- even
- yea
- in reality
- positively
- verily
- undoubtedly
- doubtless
- assuredly
- unquestionably
- decidedly
- indisputably
- incontestably
- incontrovertibly
- undeniably
3
as in very
in actual fact In truth, it can take several years for a new business to turn a profit. Synonyms & Similar Words
- very
- really
- truly
- actually
- just
- exactly
- in actuality
- genuinely
- in reality
- authentically
- precisely
- simply
- accurately
- almost
- veritably
- right
- practically
- certifiably
- nearly
- positively
- literally
- virtually
- sharp
- squarely
- smack-dab
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- supposedly
- apparently
- seemingly
- outwardly
- ostensibly
- professedly
- plausibly