αλήθεια — meaning in English

English meaning

• really adv In actual fact; truly, as opposed to seeming or claiming to be so.
• truth noun What is actually the case; facts as opposed to lies or fiction.
• veracity noun The quality of being truthful or accurate.

Senses

αλήθεια is used for these senses in English:

• really (informal) Indicating surprise at, or requesting confirmation of, some new information; to express skepticism.
• truth Conformity to fact or reality; correctness, accuracy.
• truth That which is real, in a deeper sense; spiritual or ‘genuine’ reality.
• veracity (countable) Something that is true; a truthful statement; a truth.

really — full definition

1. adv In actual fact; truly, as opposed to seeming or claiming to be so.
2. adv Used before an adjective or verb to mean "very" or "very much."
3. intj Used on its own to express surprise, disbelief, or a request for confirmation.

truth — full definition

1. noun What is actually the case; facts as opposed to lies or fiction.
2. noun Faithfulness or loyalty to a person, cause, or promise.

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