true (EN)

adjective, adverb, noun, verb

adjective “true”

1. matching what is real or correct
   Mellen Iech un, fir d'Iwwersetzungen vun den Beispillsätz an d'monolingual Definitioune vun all Wuert ze gesinn.

   The information she provided was true, matching exactly what the police had found.
2. (at the beginning of a sentence) used to acknowledge something (followed by "but ...").
   True, we arrived late, but we didn't miss the main event.
3. matching an original or a standard without any errors
   The joiner made sure the new chair was a true copy of the original.
4. always showing support and loyalty
   Even in my darkest hours, she remained a true friend.
5. real or not fake; officially recognized or authorized
   We use true vanilla beans in the recipe, not chemical additives.
6. describing stories that are based on real historical events
   She couldn't put down the book because it was a true story about a famous unsolved mystery.
7. hitting or moving towards the intended target without missing
   With her arrow nocked, she released it into the wind; its flight was true, hitting the bullseye dead center.
8. set up correctly; perfectly aligned or adjusted
   The wheels on the bike didn't seem true, so I had to send it out for repair.
9. referring to the most accurate or specific classification in biology
   The true foxes belong to the genus Vulpes, distinguishing them from other animals that might be called foxes but do not belong to this genus.

adverb “true”

1. in a way that ensures accuracy or correctness
   He aimed and threw the dart, and it flew true to the bullseye.

noun “true”

1. (usually preceded by "out of") the state of being perfectly aligned
   When the door started sticking, we realized the frame was out of true.

verb “true”

1. to adjust something to make it even, balanced, or correct
   He spent hours truing the wheels of his bicycle to ensure a smooth ride.