1true 
/ˈtru:/ adjective
tru·er; tru·est /ˈtru:/ adjective [also more true; most true] 1 : agreeing with the facts : not false
▪ a true description/statement ▪ Indicate whether each of the following statements is true or false. ▪ Their fears proved (to be) true. [=turned out to be valid] ▪ If their predictions are true, we'll be in for a long winter. ▪ Is it true that you were planning to go without me? ▪ Jobs are scarce, and that is especially true for managers. ▪ He can be stubborn, but that is true of many people. [=many people can be stubborn] ▪ This is a true story. [=an account of something that really happened] ▪ The same holds true [=is valid] for/in all similar situations. 2 always used before a noun : real or genuine
▪ The true cost proved to be much higher than they said it would be. ▪ His true character/nature was revealed. ▪ the true meaning of the term ▪ She let him know her true feelings. [=the way she really felt] 3 : having all the expected or necessary qualities of a specifed type of person or thing
▪ He's a true artist/expert. [=he is truly an artist/expert] ▪ a true gentleman ▪ From the moment they met they knew it was true love. [=knew that their love was strong and lasting] 4 : completely loyal or faithful
▪ I am your true servant. ▪ true friends — often + to ▪ He's always been true to his wife. 5 : placed or done correctly or perfectly : without error
▪ His aim was true. [=he hit the target] 6 always used before a noun : rightful, legal, or official
▪ She is the car's true [=lawful, legitimate] owner. 7 : exact and accurate : faithful
▪ The story is a true depiction of life in a small town. — often + to ▪ The movie is true to the book. [=the story told in the movie closely matches the story told in the book] 8 — used to admit that something is correct or true ▪ True, prices are rising, but I'm not convinced that the economy is failing. ▪ “It would cost a lot less if we did it ourselves.” “(That's) True.” 9 not used before a noun, technical : in a position that is exactly straight, flat, even, etc.
▪ If the cabinet doors are true, they will close tightly.
▪ a true description/statement ▪ Indicate whether each of the following statements is true or false. ▪ Their fears proved (to be) true. [=turned out to be valid] ▪ If their predictions are true, we'll be in for a long winter. ▪ Is it true that you were planning to go without me? ▪ Jobs are scarce, and that is especially true for managers. ▪ He can be stubborn, but that is true of many people. [=many people can be stubborn] ▪ This is a true story. [=an account of something that really happened] ▪ The same holds true [=is valid] for/in all similar situations.
▪ The true cost proved to be much higher than they said it would be. ▪ His true character/nature was revealed. ▪ the true meaning of the term ▪ She let him know her true feelings. [=the way she really felt]
▪ He's a true artist/expert. [=he is truly an artist/expert] ▪ a true gentleman ▪ From the moment they met they knew it was true love. [=knew that their love was strong and lasting]
▪ I am your true servant. ▪ true friends — often + to ▪ He's always been true to his wife.
▪ His aim was true. [=he hit the target]
▪ She is the car's true [=lawful, legitimate] owner.
▪ The story is a true depiction of life in a small town. — often + to ▪ The movie is true to the book. [=the story told in the movie closely matches the story told in the book]
▪ If the cabinet doors are true, they will close tightly.
come true
: to become real : to happen in the way that you wished or dreamed
▪ Everything we hoped for came true. ▪ Their prediction seems to be coming true. ▪ The trip abroad was a dream come true for her. [=it was something that she really wanted to do and that actually happened]
▪ Everything we hoped for came true. ▪ Their prediction seems to be coming true. ▪ The trip abroad was a dream come true for her. [=it was something that she really wanted to do and that actually happened]
show your true colors — see 1color
too good to be true — see 1good
true believer
: someone who is completely and often foolishly loyal to a person or an idea
▪ She is a true believer in the cause.
▪ She is a true believer in the cause.
true to form — see 1form
true to life
: realistic and natural
▪ The author presents the characters in a way that feels very true to life.
▪ The author presents the characters in a way that feels very true to life.
true to yourself
: acting in a way that agrees with your beliefs or values
▪ He's always true to himself. [=he always does what he thinks is right]
▪ He's always true to himself. [=he always does what he thinks is right]
true to your word
: doing what you said you would do : keeping your promise
▪ He said he would help, and he was true to his word.
▪ He said he would help, and he was true to his word.
— see also tried-and-true
