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(adj) dead on target
accurately placed or thrown
his aim was true; he was dead on target
(adj) straight
accurately fitted; level
the window frame isn't quite true
(adj) on-key
in tune; accurate in pitch
a true note
(adj) truthful
expressing or given to expressing the truth
a true statement; gave truthful testimony; a truthful person
having a legally established claim
the legitimate heir; the true and lawful king
not pretended; sincerely felt or expressed
genuine emotion; her interest in people was unfeigned; true grief
(adj) dependable, honest, reliable
worthy of being depended on
a dependable worker; an honest working stiff; a reliable sourcSFLe of information; he was true to his word; I would be true for there are those who trust me
(adv) confessedly, admittedly, avowedly
as acknowledged
true, she is the smartest in her class
(verb) true up
make level, square, balanced, or concentric
true up the cylinder of an engine