noun
truth
trooth
noun
1
What is actually the case; facts as opposed to lies or fiction.
"She finally told him the truth about where she'd been."
"It took the jury only an hour to find the truth of the matter."
2
Faithfulness or loyalty to a person, cause, or promise.
"He swore his truth to the crown."
How to Use Truth
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWhat is real or factually correct, as opposed to what is false or made up.
Common pairings
tell the truth
the truth is
in truth
Word Forms
truthed past tense, truths plural, Truths plural, truths singular
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Etymology
From Old English trēowþ, related to "true" — the two words share the same Germanic root meaning firm or faithful.