ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD TRUE
Old English triewe; related to Old Frisian triūwe, Old Saxon, Old High German triuwi loyal, Old Norse tryggr.
WHAT DOES TRUE MEAN IN ENGLISH?
Definition of true in the English dictionary
The first definition of true in the dictionary is not false, fictional, or illusory; factual or factually accurate; conforming with reality. Other definition of true is being of real or natural origin; genuine; not synthetic. True is also unswervingly faithful and loyal to friends, a cause, etc.
CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO TRUE
PRESENT
Present
I true
you true
he/she/it trues
we true
you true
they true
Present continuous
I am truing
you are truing
he/she/it is truing
we are truing
you are truing
they are truing
Present perfect
I have trued
you have trued
he/she/it has trued
we have trued
you have trued
they have trued
Present perfect continuous
I have been truing
you have been truing
he/she/it has been truing
we have been truing
you have been truing
they have been truing
Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The
present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.
PAST
Past
I trued
you trued
he/she/it trued
we trued
you trued
they trued
Past continuous
I was truing
you were truing
he/she/it was truing
we were truing
you were truing
they were truing
Past perfect
I had trued
you had trued
he/she/it had trued
we had trued
you had trued
they had trued
Past perfect continuous
I had been truing
you had been truing
he/she/it had been truing
we had been truing
you had been truing
they had been truing
Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,
FUTURE
Future
I will true
you will true
he/she/it will true
we will true
you will true
they will true
Future continuous
I will be truing
you will be truing
he/she/it will be truing
we will be truing
you will be truing
they will be truing
Future perfect
I will have trued
you will have trued
he/she/it will have trued
we will have trued
you will have trued
they will have trued
Future perfect continuous
I will have been truing
you will have been truing
he/she/it will have been truing
we will have been truing
you will have been truing
they will have been truing
The
future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.
CONDITIONAL
Conditional
I would true
you would true
he/she/it would true
we would true
you would true
they would true
Conditional continuous
I would be truing
you would be truing
he/she/it would be truing
we would be truing
you would be truing
they would be truing
Conditional perfect
I would have true
you would have true
he/she/it would have true
we would have true
you would have true
they would have true
Conditional perfect continuous
I would have been truing
you would have been truing
he/she/it would have been truing
we would have been truing
you would have been truing
they would have been truing
Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.
IMPERATIVE
Imperative
you true
we let´s true
you true
The
imperative is used to form commands or requests.
NONFINITE VERB FORMS
Present Participle
truing
Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The
present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The
past participle shows the action after completion.
10 QUOTES WITH «TRUE»
Famous quotes and sentences with the word
true.
The way I feel about music is that there is no right and wrong. Only true and false.
I think people think Jim Carrey's just wild and crazy. He really is very disciplined. It is true of Eddie Murphy and Robin Williams as well.
In Mexico you have death very close. That's true for all human beings because it's a part of life, but in Mexico, death can be found in many things.
I was a town child, it is true, but that did not prevent me enjoying open-air life, with plants and animals.
I think that the major message in 'Shrek: The Musical' is be who you want to be. I think that it is about being your true self in this world.
Somehow in the 20th Century an idea has developed that music is an activity or skill which is not comprehensible to the man in the street. This is an arrogant assertion and not necessarily a true one.
I have lots of interests, but it's true that dancing is a very full-time job.
If a guy is intimidated by a woman in leadership, he has real problems with his own concepts of masculinity. That's a harsh statement, but I believe it to be true.
You must be absolutely honest and true in the depicting of a totem for meaning is attached to every line. You must be most particular about detail and proportion.
Having a dream, living that dream, losing that dream, dreaming again and then having that dream come true again is one of the greatest feelings ever because I'm stronger.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TRUE»
Discover the use of
true in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
true and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
THE IDEAL, ON, TRUE LIGHT. IMPRESSES UPON THE READER, THE, ALL, ATONED, IMPORTANCE, RESTING, UPON, THE, FORMATTED, NUANCE, APPLICABLE, OF, ORATIONS, IN, GENUINE.
2
True North: Discover Your Authentic Leadership
In this important book, acclaimed former Medtronic CEO Bill George and coauthor Peter Sims share the wisdom of these outstanding leaders and describe how you can develop as an authentic leader.
3
The Girl Nobody Wants: A Shocking
True Story of Child Abuse ...
Her emotional pain is as strong today as it was the day it began and will never leave her alone.“When I go to sleep it’s in my head and when I wake up I can see it in the mirror and I am only waiting to die.” A child abuse story that ...
4
True Enough: Learning to Live in a Post-Fact Society
Make no mistake: this is no run-of-the-mill exposé of media bias, but a sophisticated analysis of the ways and means by which lies and distortions do so well in today's fractured, cynical media world." —Todd Gitlin, Professor of ...
5
True Competition: A Guide to Pursuing Excellence in Sport ...
This text provides a perspective on competition that challenges traditional beliefs through a research-backed defense.
David Light Shields, David Lyle Shields, Brenda Jo Bredemeier, 2009
So begins the story of Helen Lester, author of Tacky the Penguin and many other popular books for children. By sharing her struggles as a child and later as a successful author, she demonstrates that hurdles are part of the process.
The epic love story of Clea and Sage comes to its thrilling conclusion in the final book in the Elixir series by multitalented star Hilary Duff.
8
True You: A Journey to Finding and Loving Yourself
This book is about meeting those challenges that face all of us. With candor and courage, Janet shares her painful journey to loving herself.
Janet Jackson, David Ritz, 2011
9
Nothing in This Book Is
True, But It's Exactly How Things Are
A personal psycho-spiritual journey, this book is a revised and expanded edition of a cult classic popular among fans of metaphysical literature. Photos & illustrations throughout.
10
Eight Days in Darkness: The
True Story of the Abduction, ...
Anita's story is still used today as a case study for prospective FBI agents, and Eight Days in Darkness paints a portrait of the real-life battle between good and evil.
Angela Roegner, Anita Wooldridge, 2010
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TRUE»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
true is used in the context of the following news items.
Seattle true crime writer Ann Rule dies
SEATTLE -- True-crime writer Ann Rule, who wrote more than 30 books, including a profile of her former co-worker, serial killer Ted Bundy, has died at age 84. «KING5.com, Jul 15»
True Detective: “Night Finds You”
But it's a pretty shitty time to be any of the main characters in this season of True Detective. When they're not getting dumped, being threatened with a paternity ... «A.V. Club DC, Jun 15»
True Detective season 2 is a grim, ridiculous misfire
What does any of that have to do with True Detective season 2? Let me put it this way: I would love to see a shot-for-shot puppet remake of the first three ... «The Week Magazine, Jun 15»
Watch the new trailer for 'True Detective' season 2 and try not to get …
That's the very first bit of dialogue we have from True Detective season two, and it comes from Vince Vaughn 's bad guy, and it's just the first of many lines we get ... «USA TODAY, May 15»
HBO's True Detective Releases Hauntingly Brilliant Promo Posters
HBO teased fans of the hit series True Detective Wednesday by releasing three posters with an animated twist while reminding all of us that “we get the world we ... «TIME, Apr 15»
The True Story Behind 'True Story'
Based on the real case of an accused murderer and a disgraced journalist, 'True Story' reveals that "telling the truth" can be a slippery concept. Better to stick ... «Biography, Apr 15»
What We've Learned From True Detective's Season 2 Trailer
After months and months of speculation—and even a meme/hashtag ( #TrueDetectiveSeason2)—we now know what the second season of True Detective looks ... «Wired, Apr 15»
Sofia Vergara, Joe Manganiello engaged! 'Modern Family,' 'True …
Sofía Vergara is engaged to Joe Manganiello, E! News confirms. The good-looking pair, who became inseparable after they first started dating in July, have yet ... «Today.com, Dec 14»
'True Detective' Co-Stars Taylor Kitsch, Rachel McAdams, Kelly …
HBO is following its own timetable in announcing the cast of the second season of True Detective. Filming on the eight-episode kitsch Image (1) ... «Deadline.com, Nov 14»
Meet J.Lo the author, seeker of 'True Love'
NEW YORK — When Jennifer Lopez set out to plan and document her first world tour a few years ago, she imagined putting together "a great little fan book" with ... «USA TODAY, Nov 14»
