true to

Thân thiện

She remained true to her partner throughout their marriage.

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.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. sexually faithful
   • she was true to her significant other

Từ đồng nghĩa

• true to