In truth
adverb
In reality or fact.
He pretended to be happy for his friend's success, but in truth, he was quite jealous.
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- in truth
- it is
adverb
To be honest or accurate.
In truth, I haven't been feeling well for a while now.
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- in truth
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adverb
In reality or fact.
He pretended to be happy for his friend's success, but in truth, he was quite jealous.
Often appears as...
- in truth
- it is
adverb
To be honest or accurate.
In truth, I haven't been feeling well for a while now.
Often appears as...
- in truth
- i
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Contrast
Used when revealing true feelings differing from what one displays or pretends.
She laughed along with the joke, but in truth, she was offended.
Pro Tip 2/3Clarifying Reality
Add 'in truth' to clarify or correct a previous statement with what is factually correct.
I said I'd finished the project, but in truth, I still have some work left.
Pro Tip 3/3Stating Facts
Use 'in truth' when you want to emphasize that you are stating a fact, not an opinion.
Many believed him to be guilty, but in truth, there was no evidence.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Contrast
Used when revealing true feelings differing from what one displays or pretends.
She laughed along with the joke, but in truth, she was offended.
Pro Tip 2/3Clarifying Reality
Add 'in truth' to clarify or correct a previous statement with what is factually correct.
I said I'd finished the project, but in truth, I still have some work left.
Pro Tip 3/3Stating Facts
Use 'in truth' when you want to emphasize that you are stating a fact, not an opinion.
Many believed him to be guilty, but in truth, there was no evidence.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Contrast
Used when revealing true feelings differing from what one displays or pretends.
She laughed along with the joke, but in truth, she was offended.
Pro Tip 2/3Clarifying Reality
Add 'in truth' to clarify or correct a previous statement with what is factually correct.
I said I'd finished the project, but in truth, I still have some work left.
Pro Tip 3/3Stating Facts
Use 'in truth' when you want to emphasize that you are stating a fact, not an opinion.
Many believed him to be guilty, but in truth, there was no evidence.
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