The meaning of Truly

adverb

In a way that is correct in all details; exactly.

Usage examples:

We are simply unable to predict long-term trends accurately

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As the truth or facts of a situation; really.

Usage examples:

We must pay attention to what young people are actually doing

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Used to say that something is true, esp. when the true situation may not be known

Usage examples:

We actually had a hard time moving the sofa., he actually expected me to pay for his dinner.

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In an honest and straightforward way; frankly.

Usage examples:

He candidly discussed his efforts to find employment

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In a way that is honest and true, especially about something difficult or painful

Usage examples:

I find she is easy to speak to candidly., he candidly admitted that he was surprised and disappoint…

adverb

Used to emphasize the speaker's belief that what is said is true.

Usage examples:

The prestigious address certainly adds to the firm's appeal

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When said in answer to a question asking for help, certainly means yes

Usage examples:

"can you give me a hand?" "certainly."

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With little or no space or time in between.

Usage examples:

Closely spaced homes

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While giving your full attention to something so that you notice its details

Usage examples:

We watched her closely to make sure her fever did not go up again., economists closely follow auto …

adverb

In a way that is true, factual or appropriate; accurately.

Usage examples:

She correctly answered eight questions

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In a way that is in agreement with the true facts or with what is generally accepted

Usage examples:

Have i pronounced your name correctly?, correctly answer this question for your chance to win a car…

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Without doubt (used for emphasis).

Usage examples:

I shall definitely be at the airport to meet you

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Without any doubt; certainly

Usage examples:

I don’t like that place – i’m definitely not going back there., "are you really going to quit your …

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Used to emphasize the accuracy of a figure or description.

Usage examples:

They met in 1989 and got married exactly two years later

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In a complete and correct way; not more or less than a particular number, time, etc.

Usage examples:

We’ve come exactly 41 miles., make sure you measure the window exactly, otherwise the shade won’t f…

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In a loyal manner.

Usage examples:

He swore that he would serve the king faithfully

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Carefully; exactly

Usage examples:

I always faithfully follow the instructions of my doctor when taking medicine.

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Used at the end of a formal or business letter when the letter is to someone you do not know the name of

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In an open, honest, and direct manner.

Usage examples:

She talks very frankly about herself

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In an honest, sincere, and truthful way, even when this might make other people uncomfortable

Usage examples:

She spoke frankly about her troubled marriage., frankly, i’m worried.

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In a truthful, fair, or honourable way.

Usage examples:

He'd come by the money honestly

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Used to emphasize that you are telling the truth

Usage examples:

I honestly don’t know what i did to upset her., honestly, i wish i had time to do more reading., we…

collocation

In reality or actuality

phrase

Used to emphasize the truth of an assertion, especially one contrary to what might be expected or what has been asserted.

Usage examples:

The brook trout is in fact a char

idiom

Actually

Usage examples:

He was in fact near death by the time they reached him.

adverb

In a way that cannot be doubted

Usage examples:

He looked different, but it was indubitably john., the museum indubitably has the best collection o…

adverb

Without concealment, deception, or prevarication, especially where these might be expected; frankly or honestly.

Usage examples:

A lecturer who had openly criticized the government

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Without hiding any of your thoughts or feelings

Usage examples:

We discussed our reservations about the contract quite openly.

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In exact terms; without vagueness.

Usage examples:

The guidelines are precisely defined

In a sharply exact manner

adverb

Precisely is also used to emphasize the accuracy of what you are saying

Usage examples:

Armed conflict is precisely what the government is trying to avoid.

adverb

In actual fact, as opposed to what is said or imagined to be true or possible.

Usage examples:

So what really happened?

exclamation

Used to express interest, surprise, or doubt.

Usage examples:

‘i've been working hard.’ ‘really?’

adverb

Used to emphasize the speaker's firm belief that what they are saying is true and often their surprise that there is any doubt of this.

Usage examples:

If there is no will, then surely the house goes automatically to you

adverb

Certainly; without any doubt

Usage examples:

She is slowly but surely getting her strength back., surely you’re joking!, surely they could have …

adverb

In a way that expresses the truth; honestly.

Usage examples:

Stories should be reported truthfully and accurately

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Used to emphasize that something cannot be denied or disputed.

Usage examples:

The results were undeniably impressive

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In a way that is certainly true

Usage examples:

She is undeniably good at her job., he undeniably shares some of their views.

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Without doubt; certainly.

Usage examples:

They are undoubtedly guilty

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Very likely; almost certainly

Usage examples:

It is undoubtedly one of the best movies of the year., the highlight of the evening was undoubtedly…

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In a way that hits a target without failing

Usage examples:

The ball went unerringly into the hole., he stands on the training ground, pinging shots unerringly…

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In a way that cannot be disputed or doubted; without question.

Usage examples:

The awards were unquestionably deserved

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In a way that is obvious and impossible to doubt

Usage examples:

She is unquestionably good at physics., the operation has unquestionably improved the wellbeing of …