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- [troo]
- /tru/
- /truː/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [troo]
- /tru/
Definitions of truer word
- adjective truer being in accordance with the actual state or conditions; conforming to reality or fact; not false: a true story. 1
- adjective truer real; genuine; authentic: true gold; true feelings. 1
- adjective truer sincere; not deceitful: a true interest in someone's welfare. 1
- adjective truer firm in allegiance; loyal; faithful; steadfast: a true friend. 1
- adjective truer being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something: the true meaning of his statement. 1
- adjective truer conforming to or consistent with a standard, pattern, or the like: a true copy. 1
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Origin of truer
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English trewe (adj. and adv.), Old English trēowe (adj.) loyal, trusty, honest (see trow, truce); akin to Dutch trouw, German treu, Old Norse tryggr, Gothic triggws
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Parts of speech for Truer
noun
adjective
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adverb
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
truer popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 100% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.