true to
Definition
Adjective phrase: - Faithful, loyal, or consistent: The phrase "true to" describes someone or something that remains loyal, adheres to principles, or accurately represents a source or standard. It implies steadfastness and reliability.
Usage
"True to" is used to describe a person's loyalty to another person, a group, or a set of ideals. It can also describe something that is an accurate or consistent representation of an original form, promise, or characteristic. - It typically follows a linking verb like "be," "remain," or "stay." - It is followed by the object of loyalty or the standard being adhered to (e.g., true to someone, true to principles, true to form).
Examples
- Person to Person/Group:
- He has been true to his wife throughout their long marriage.
- The soldier remained true to his comrades until the very end.
- Person to Principles/Promise:
- She was true to her word and finished the project on time.
- An artist must stay true to their own vision.
- Thing to Source/Character:
- The film adaptation was remarkably true to the original novel.
- The prediction was true to form; exactly what we expected happened.
Advanced Usage
- "True to life": Realistic and accurately representing real experience.
- The characters in the story feel very true to life.
- "True to type": Behaving or appearing exactly as is typical or expected for its category.
- The reaction from the administration was true to type—cautious and bureaucratic.
Variants and Related Words
- True (adj): In accordance with fact or reality; faithful or loyal.
- Is that a true story?
- A true friend.
- Truthful (adj): Telling or expressing the truth; honest.
- Loyal (adj): Giving or showing firm and constant support or allegiance.
- Faithful (adj): Remaining loyal and steadfast.
Synonyms
- Loyal to
- Faithful to
- Steadfast in
- Consistent with
- Adhering to
Antonyms
- Unfaithful to
- Disloyal to
- False to
- Inconsistent with
Related Idioms and Phrases
- True to oneself: Acting in accordance with one's own values, character, or beliefs.
- Despite the pressure, she always stayed true to herself.
- (As) true as steel: Extremely loyal and reliable.
- You can trust him; he's as true as steel.
Adjective
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sexually faithful
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she was true to her significant other
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