truth
noun (the truth, truths)
Everyday
- The truth is what really happened or what is really so; the true facts. tree →
- A truth is a fact or idea that is true: «a simple truth». tree →
- Truth is the quality of being true or honest. tree →
In the lessons
In lessons about truth, lies and tricks, telling the truth builds trust; it can be hard when you made a mistake, but hiding the truth often makes things worse. Some secrets should not be kept — tell the truth to a trusted adult if someone is hurting you. In science, we test ideas to find the truth, rather than believing what we are told. Phrases: «tell the truth», «the whole truth», «to tell the truth» (honestly), «the truth is …», «moment of truth».
Examples
- Always tell the truth. tree →
- To tell the truth, I'm a bit scared. tree →
- The truth is I forgot my homework. tree →
- Is there any truth in the story? tree →
- Scientists test ideas to find the truth. tree →
- The detective found out the truth. tree →
- It's the moment of truth — let's open the box! tree →
- She told the whole truth. tree →
Note
Usually «the truth» (uncountable); «truths» for several true statements. Adjective: «true»; «truthful» means honest. Opposite: lie, falsehood.
In Jewish tradition
God is proclaimed "abundant in goodness and truth" among His thirteen attributes of mercy.
Interpretation. Tradition teaches that truth is God's seal, and the thirteen attributes are recited on fast days and festivals to ask for mercy.
Examples
- And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed: 'The LORD, the LORD, God, merciful and gracious, long-suffering, and abundant in goodness and truth; (Torah EXO.34.6, JPS 1917) tree →
- then shalt thou inquire, and make search, and ask diligently; and, behold, if it be truth, and the thing certain, that such abomination is wrought in the midst of thee; (Torah DEU.13.14, JPS 1917) tree →
- I am not worthy of all the mercies, and of all the truth, which Thou hast shown unto Thy servant; for with my staff I passed over this Jordan; and now I am become two camps. (Torah GEN.32.10, JPS 1917) tree →
- O LORD, are not Thine eyes upon truth? (Prophets JER.5.3, JPS 1917) tree →
- Appoint mercy and truth, that they may preserve him. (Writings PSA.61.8, JPS 1917) tree →
- And now will I declare unto thee the truth. (Writings DAN.11.2, JPS 1917) tree →
Note
Usually «the truth» (uncountable); «truths» for several true statements. Adjective: «true»; «truthful» means honest. Opposite: lie, falsehood.
On Mova
- Trees and pragmatics of «truth» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- «truth» in the school dictionary on Mova free.
- Trees and pragmatics of «truth» in the Judaism dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- «truth» in the Judaism dictionary on Mova free.
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