TRULY


Meaning of TRULY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ tru:li ]

Frequency: The word is one of the 3000 most common words in English.

1.

You use truly to emphasize that something has all the features or qualities of a particular thing, or is the case to the fullest possible extent.

...a truly democratic system...

Not all doctors truly understand the reproductive cycle...

ADV : ADV group , ADV before v [ emphasis ]

2.

You can use truly in order to emphasize your description of something.

...a truly splendid man...

They were truly appalling.

ADV : ADV adj [ emphasis ]

3.

You use truly to emphasize that feelings are genuine and sincere.

Believe me, Susan, I am truly sorry...

ADV : ADV adj , ADV before v [ emphasis ]

4.

well and truly: see well

5.

You write Yours truly at the end of a formal letter to someone you do not know very well. You write your signature after the words ‘Yours truly’.

Yours truly, Phil Turner.

CONVENTION

6.

You can say yours truly as a way of referring to yourself. ( HUMOROUS, INFORMAL )

Yours truly was awoken by a shout: ‘Ahoy there!’

PHRASE

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