True means something is right, real, or correct. We use it to show that something is not wrong or a lie.
The answer is true and not false.
Is it true that she is late?
True can mean being loyal or faithful to a person or idea. It means not changing or lying about what you believe or who you care about.
She is true to her friends always.
He stayed true to his promise.
True also means something is exact or accurate, especially in science, maps, or measurements. It matches reality perfectly.
The clock shows the true time.
This map is true to the city plan.
In computers and logic, true means yes or correct. It is used to show a positive or correct answer in programming or calculations.
The answer in the program is true.
True means the condition is met.
True can mean something is straight or pointing exactly right. We say this for objects that are not leaning or bending.
Make sure the picture is true on the wall.
The pole stands true and straight.
As a noun, true means the truth or fact about something. It shows what is real or correct.
She always tells the true.
We want to know the true about it.
