1. Noun
Conformable to fact; in accordance with the actual state of things; correct; not false, erroneous, inaccurate, or the like; as, a true relation or narration; a true history; a declaration is true when it states the facts.
2. Noun
Right to precision; conformable to a rule or pattern; exact; accurate; as, a true copy; a true likeness of the original.
3. Noun
Steady in adhering to friends, to promises, to a prince, or the like; unwavering; faithful; loyal; not false, fickle, or perfidious; as, a true friend; a wife true to her husband; an officer true to his charge.
4. Noun
Actual; not counterfeit, adulterated, or pretended; genuine; pure; real; as, true balsam; true love of country; a true Christian.
5. Adverb
In accordance with truth; truly.
6. Adjective
determined with reference to the earth's axis rather than the magnetic poles; "true north is geographic north"
Vocabulary classified under Geography
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