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I truly enjoyed the story.
What does Truly mean?
really or honestly.
Dictionary definition
Truly means really, honestly, or in a way that is sincere and true.
Example sentences
Truly in a sentence
medium
A kind friend truly listens when someone needs help.
hard
The speaker truly believed that small actions could improve the community.
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What does truly mean?
Truly means really or honestly.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to truly?
Sincerely is close in meaning because use when feelings or words are genuine.
Practice 3
Choose the best word to complete the sentence: I ____ enjoyed the story.
Truly best completes the sentence.
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Truly
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troo · lee · strongest beat: troo
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WordTruly.
Partadverb.
MeaningTruly means really or honestly.
ExampleExample: I truly enjoyed the story.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- troo · lee
- Strongest beat
- troo
- Ending
- lee
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on troo.
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Synonyms
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Antonyms
Opposite words
falselyUse when something is not true.
insincerelyUse when words or actions are not genuine.
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Hint for students
Truly means really or honestly. It shows that something is sincere or actual.
Common mix-up
Truly is not spelled trueley. When true becomes truly, the e is dropped.
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Write one sentence that shows truly without using the word truly. Model sentence: Omar really meant it when he apologized and helped fix the poster. Clue words: really meant it, apologized, helped fix Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show something honest, sincere, or real?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "I am truly sorry for stepping on your drawing." Why does truly fit better than loudly?
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