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- [troo]
- /tru/
- /truː/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [troo]
- /tru/
Definitions of truest word
- adjective truest being in accordance with the actual state or conditions; conforming to reality or fact; not false: a true story. 1
- adjective truest real; genuine; authentic: true gold; true feelings. 1
- adjective truest sincere; not deceitful: a true interest in someone's welfare. 1
- adjective truest firm in allegiance; loyal; faithful; steadfast: a true friend. 1
- adjective truest being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something: the true meaning of his statement. 1
- adjective truest conforming to or consistent with a standard, pattern, or the like: a true copy. 1
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Origin of truest
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 Truest
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exclamation
truest 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.
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