true

meaning in plain English

When something matches what really happened or what it’s supposed to be, it’s true.

Picture a true north compass—always pointing to the real direction, just like a fact that’s truly correct.

for example

Her story was true, and everyone believed her.

Imagine you tell your friend you saw a blue car on the street, and they later see the same car—now you’re both talking about the same thing. That match between what you said and what they saw is what makes your statement true.