| Main Entry: |
true |
| Part of Speech: |
adjective |
| Definition: |
real, valid; concordant with facts |
Synonyms: |
accurate,
actual,
appropriate,
authentic,
authoritative,
bona fide,
correct,
dependable,
direct,
exact,
factual,
fitting,
genuine,
honest,
indubitable,
kosher*, lawful,
legal,
legitimate,
natural,
normal, on target,
perfect,
precise,
proper,
pure,
regular,
right, rightful,
sincere,
straight, sure-enough,
trustworthy,
truthful,
typical,
undeniable, undesigning, undoubted, unerring, unfaked, unfeigned, unquestionable,
veracious, veridical,
veritable,
very,
wash*
|
Antonyms: |
corrupt, counterfeit, deceitful, false, fraudulent, invalid, unreal
|
* = informal/non-formal usage
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