truth · n
truth (BEING TRUE)
B2 the quality of being true
Dictionary examples:
There may be some truth in what she says. (22.3)
There is no truth in the reports of his resignation. (49.3)
And yet what he says contains at least a grain of truth. (64.3)
truth (TRUE FACT)
C2 a fact or idea that people accept is true
Dictionary examples:
moral/religious truths (38.8)
the truth
B1 the real facts about a situation, event or person
Dictionary examples:
The truth is, I'm not late. Everyone else is just really early! (0.0)
I can't handle the truth about how much coffee I drink! (0.0)
I want the truth! Did you eat the last piece of cake? (0.0)
But was he telling the truth? (19.9)
To tell (you) the truth I'm quite pleased he's not coming. (24.8)
I don't suppose we'll ever know the truth about what happened that day. (41.9)