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Definition of truth:
- A true thing; a verified fact; a true statement or proposition; an established principle, fixed law, or the like; as, the great truths of morals.
- Conformity to rule; exactness; close correspondence with an example, mood, object of imitation, or the like.
- Fidelity; constancy; steadfastness; faithfulness.
- Righteousness; true religion.
- That which is true or certain concerning any matter or subject, or generally on all subjects; real state of things; fact; verity; reality.
- The practice of speaking what is true; freedom from falsehood; veracity.
- The quality or being true; as: - ( a) Conformity to fact or reality; exact accordance with that which is, or has been; or shall be.
- To assert as true; to declare.
Synonyms:
right, impartiality, probity, perfection, exactitude, law, true statement, uprightness, honor, equity, fair play, real, virtue, frankness, rightfulness, loyalty, indeed, really, the true, faithfulness, justness, trustworthiness, lie, fidelity, lawfulness, veridicality, veraciousness, trueness, accuracy, revelation, verity, rectitude, candor, precision, legality, exactness, sojourner truth, integrity, true, infallibility, deception, truly, fairness, inside track, truthfulness, righteousness, sincerity, justice, openness.
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reality (part of speech: noun)
- authenticity,
- factuality,
- reality,
- fact,
- actuality
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veracity (part of speech: noun)
- correctness,
- factualness,
- authenticity,
- accuracy,
- genuineness,
- veracity,
- honesty
- truth (part of speech: noun)
Usage examples:
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Yes, Claire, I will tell all the truth.
- "Madeline Payne, the Detective's Daughter", Lawrence L. Lynch. -
Well, you are going to hear the truth to- night, at last.
- "Captivating Mary Carstairs", Henry Sydnor Harrison. -
I want the truth, and I'm going to get it.
- "Plays: Lady Frederick, The Explorer, A Man of Honor", William Somerset Maugham.