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truth

/tɹuːθ/
Meanings
  • noun

    The state or quality of being true. Conformity to fact or reality; verity.

    - "The truth about the matter is that he was late because of the traffic."
    - "She swore to tell the truth and nothing but the truth."
    - "In court, the truth prevails."
  • noun

    A verified or indisputable fact, proposition, principle, or theory.

    - "It is a well-known truth that water boils at 100 degrees Celsius."
    - "The theory of relativity is a truth that has been proven through numerous experiments."
    - "Historical records are the primary source of truth about past events."
Pronunciation
  1. /tɹuːθ/



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Antonyms

drivel , falsehood , falsity , half-truth , lie , nonsense , untruth
Rhymes
Words rhyming with truth
drought , fruit , mute , shoot , scoot
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. truth (English) : The state or quality of being true.

  2. truth (Scots) : A statement or declaration that is verified or proven to be true.

Variants
List of all variants of truth that leads to same result
in truth , truth , truths , Sojourner Truth , Truth , truth serum , truth serums , truth set , truth sets , truth table , truth tables , truth-value , truth-values , Hot Springs , Truth or Consequences , truth be told , truth be known , truth be told/known , half-truth , half-truths
Forms
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truths, the truthful, the truthfully

Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English trēowe, from trēowian 'be faithful', from trēow 'loyal, faithful'.

Trivia
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  1. The word 'truth' appears 121 times in the King James Version of the Bible.

  2. In ancient Greece, the goddess Aletheia was the goddess of truth.

  3. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission was established in South Africa after the end of apartheid to investigate human rights abuses and promote healing and reconciliation.

Related Concepts
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  1. veracity: The quality or state of being true or factual.

  2. honesty: The quality of being truthful and sincere.

  3. reality: The state of things as they actually exist, rather than as they may appear or may be imagined.

Culture
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Truth has been a significant concept throughout history, appearing in various forms of literature, art, music, and philosophy. In literature, truth is often explored through themes such as honesty, morality, and self-discovery. In art, truth can be expressed through realistic depictions or through abstract interpretations. In music, truth can be conveyed through lyrics that reflect personal experiences or societal issues. In philosophy, truth is a fundamental concept that has been debated and explored for centuries, with various theories and interpretations.

How to Memorize "truth"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a scale with truth on one side and falsehood on the other. Visualize truth as a bright, shining object that represents truthfulness, honesty, and reality.
    - Visualize yourself holding a mirror to reflect truth and reject falsehood.

  2. associate

    - Associate the color blue with truth, as in the phrase 'blue-blooded' meaning noble and trustworthy.
    - Associate truth with a light bulb turning on, representing the illumination of knowledge and truth.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'True Friends Are Always Honest' to help remember the meaning of truth.

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