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Truth and authenticity

Words about facts, precision and whether something is genuine.

A1A2B1B210 words · 3 examples each
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Found: 10 words

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accurate

adjective · 3 examples
  1. We need an accurate measurement before cutting.
  2. Her description of the room was accurate.
  3. This map is more accurate than the old one.

exact

adjective · 3 examples
  1. Please tell me the exact time of the meeting.
  2. We need the exact size of the window.
  3. This is an exact copy of the pattern.

true

adjective · 3 examples
  1. The story is true.
  2. Is it true that the shop has moved?
  3. Her statement turned out to be true.

false

adjective · 3 examples
  1. The report contained a false statement.
  2. That answer is false, because the dates do not match.
  3. The rumour about the closure was false.

real

adjective · 3 examples
  1. The film is based on a real event.
  2. Is that a real butterfly or a picture?
  3. The danger was real, even though we could not see it.

imaginary

adjective · 3 examples
  1. The story takes place in an imaginary country.
  2. She described an imaginary animal with six legs.
  3. As a child, he had an imaginary friend.

natural

adjective · 3 examples
  1. The bowl is made from natural wood.
  2. We used natural materials for the project.
  3. This cave formed through natural processes.

artificial

adjective · 3 examples
  1. The vase holds artificial flowers.
  2. The players train on artificial grass.
  3. This pond has an artificial island.

original

adjective · 3 examples
  1. The museum owns the original painting.
  2. Keep the original document in a safe place.
  3. We listened to the original recording.

fake

adjective · 3 examples
  1. The collector discovered that the painting was fake.
  2. The seller was offering fake jewellery as real gold.
  3. That signature is fake.

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