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to tell the truth Definition


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truth
noun
    1. The quality or state of being true, genuine or factual.
      Thesaurus: truthfulness, veracity, correctness, fidelity, genuineness, accuracy, verisimilitude.
    2. The state of being truthful; sincerity; honesty.
      Thesaurus: truthfulness, veracity, sincerity, candor, honesty, frankness, genuineness.
    3. That which is true.
    4. That which is established or generally accepted as true.
      Example: scientific truths
    5. Strict adherence to an original or standard.
Idiom: God's (honest) truth
    Something that is absolutely true.
Idiom: in truth
    Really, actually.
Idiom: to tell the truth (truth to tell)
    To be frank or honest.
      Example: To tell the truth, I really can't stand her
Idiom: truth will out
    The truth will always come to light.
Etymology: Anglo-Saxon treowth.



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