Pronunciation: /tɛl ðə truːθ/
noun a word (other than a pronoun) used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things
A1 It is important to tell the truth.
A2 She always tells the truth, no matter what.
B1 I try to tell the truth in all situations.
B2 Telling the truth can sometimes be difficult, but it is necessary for trust.
C1 The ability to tell the truth with tact is a valuable skill.
C2 In a court of law, witnesses are expected to tell the truth at all times.
verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence
A1 I tell the truth to my parents.
A2 She tells the truth even when it's difficult.
B1 He always tells the truth, no matter what.
B2 They told the truth about what happened that night.
C1 The witness was asked to tell the truth in court.
C2 It is important to always tell the truth, even in difficult situations.
article a word that is used with a noun to indicate the type of reference being made by the noun
A1 Please tell the truth about what happened.
A2 It's important to always tell the truth, even if it's difficult.
B1 She finally decided to tell the truth after being questioned by the police.
B2 In court, you are required to tell the truth under oath.
C1 The witness was hesitant to tell the truth, fearing the consequences.
C2 As a journalist, it is crucial to always tell the truth in your reporting.
formal It is important to always tell the truth in any situation.
informal Hey, just tell the truth and everything will be fine.
slang Dude, just spill the beans and tell the truth already.
figurative Sometimes it's hard to tell the truth when you're afraid of the consequences.
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