--- title: T — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 52 description: The 1049 words of the English dictionary under T, every meaning for a pupil and every example with its dependency tree and pragmatics. --- [Mova](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/page/52/) [home](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [corpora](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/) / [dictionaries](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/) / [English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/) / T # T — The English dictionary · page 52 [A](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/) · [B](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/) · [C](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/C/) · [D](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/D/) · 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*Everyday, meaning 1:* Trumpery means cheap, showy and worth very little, though it looks grand.[↗](../../trumpery/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A trumpery is a cheap, worthless trinket or toy.[↗](../../trumpery/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The shop sold trumpery rings that turned green in a day.[↗](../../trumpery/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The prince threw the trumpery toy onto the fire.[↗](../../trumpery/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Do not be fooled by the trumpery glitter of the fair.[↗](../../trumpery/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · «See what a trumpery thing it is!» cried the stepmother.[↗](../../trumpery/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") **trumpet** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A trumpet is a brass musical instrument that you blow into; you press valves to change the note.[↗](../../trumpet/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* When an elephant trumpets, it makes a loud, high call through its trunk.[↗](../../trumpet/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To trumpet something means to tell everyone about it proudly.[↗](../../trumpet/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* My brother plays the trumpet in the school band.[↗](../../trumpet/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The trumpet has three valves.[↗](../../trumpet/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The elephant raised its trunk and trumpeted.[↗](../../trumpet/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · A trumpet call woke the soldiers in the story.[↗](../../trumpet/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't blow your own trumpet; let others praise you.[↗](../../trumpet/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The trumpet makes a bright, loud sound.[↗](../../trumpet/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · She trumpeted the news of her new puppy to the whole class.[↗](../../trumpet/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · He began trumpeting furiously at the top of his trumpet.[↗](../../trumpet/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Blow ye the horn in Gibeah, and the trumpet in Ramah; sound an alarm at Beth-aven: 'Behind thee, O Benjamin!'[↗](../../trumpet/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets HOS.5.8, JPS 1917)[↗](../../trumpet/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · And now shall my head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me; and I will offer in His tabernacle sacrifices with trumpet-sound; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto the LORD.[↗](../../trumpet/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.27.6, JPS 1917)[↗](../../trumpet/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") **trumpeter** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A person who plays the trumpet.[↗](../../trumpeter/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A soldier or herald who sounds signals on a trumpet.[↗](../../trumpeter/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Trumpeter is the name of some animals with trumpet-like calls: the trumpeter swan.[↗](../../trumpeter/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The trumpeter played a fanfare at the start.[↗](../../trumpeter/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The White Rabbit blew three blasts on his trumpet, like a herald's trumpeter.[↗](../../trumpeter/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · My sister is a trumpeter in the school band.[↗](../../trumpeter/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The trumpeter sounded the call to battle.[↗](../../trumpeter/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · We saw trumpeter swans on the lake in Canada.[↗](../../trumpeter/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The trumpeters stood on the castle wall.[↗](../../trumpeter/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · A TRUMPETER, bravely leading on the soldiers, was captured by the enemy.[↗](../../trumpeter/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · And all the congregation prostrated themselves, and the singers sang, and the trumpeters sounded; all this continued until the burnt-offering was finished.[↗](../../trumpeter/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings 2CH.29.28, JPS 1917)[↗](../../trumpeter/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **trumpetfish** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A trumpetfish is a long, thin fish with a tube-shaped snout like a trumpet, which lives on warm coral reefs.[↗](../../trumpetfish/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* It often hangs head-down among sea plants or hides behind bigger fish to sneak up on small fish and shrimps, which it sucks into its snout.[↗](../../trumpetfish/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* A trumpetfish floated upright among the sea fans, looking just like one of them.[↗](../../trumpetfish/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The trumpetfish sucked up a tiny fish in a flash.[↗](../../trumpetfish/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Divers in the Caribbean often see trumpetfish on the reef.[↗](../../trumpetfish/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The trumpetfish hid behind a big parrotfish to get close to its prey.[↗](../../trumpetfish/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Its snout is shaped like the end of a trumpet.[↗](../../trumpetfish/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · We drew a trumpetfish for our coral reef poster.[↗](../../trumpetfish/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Some trumpetfish are yellow, others brown or blue.[↗](../../trumpetfish/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **trumpets** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Trumpets are brass musical instruments that you blow into, more than one.[↗](../../trumpets/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* «Trumpets» is also the form of the verb after he, she or it: an elephant trumpets when it makes a loud call.[↗](../../trumpets/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* «Trumpets» can mean a loud fanfare played to announce someone.[↗](../../trumpets/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The trumpets played at the start of the parade.[↗](../../trumpets/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Our band has four trumpets and two trombones.[↗](../../trumpets/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Trumpets sounded as the queen entered the castle.[↗](../../trumpets/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · An elephant trumpets when it is upset.[↗](../../trumpets/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The trumpets shone in the sunlight.[↗](../../trumpets/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · If each player has 2 trumpets and there are 3 players, there are 6 trumpets.[↗](../../trumpets/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Before the gate soldiers were marching, blowing trumpets and beating drums.[↗](../../trumpets/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · And the sons of Aaron, the priests, shall blow with the trumpets; and they shall be to you for a statute for ever throughout your generations.[↗](../../trumpets/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah NUM.10.8, JPS 1917)[↗](../../trumpets/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · 'Make thee two trumpets of silver; of beaten work shalt thou make them; and they shall be unto thee for the calling of the congregation, and for causing the camps to set forward.[↗](../../trumpets/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah NUM.10.2, JPS 1917)[↗](../../trumpets/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · And Moses sent them, a thousand of every tribe, to the war, them and Phinehas the son of Eleazar the priest, to the war, with the holy vessels and the trumpets for the alarm in his hand.[↗](../../trumpets/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah NUM.31.6, JPS 1917)[↗](../../trumpets/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · and the priests, Eliakim, Maaseiah, Miniamin, Micaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah, and Hananiah, with trumpets; (Writings NEH.12.41, JPS 1917)[↗](../../trumpets/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · With trumpets and sound of the horn shout ye before the King, the LORD.[↗](../../trumpets/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.98.6, JPS 1917)[↗](../../trumpets/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · And the Levites stood with the instruments of David, and the priests with the trumpets.[↗](../../trumpets/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings 2CH.29.26, JPS 1917)[↗](../../trumpets/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") **truncheon** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (UK) A short thick stick carried by police officers as a weapon; in the US it is called a nightstick or baton.[↗](../../truncheon/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The policeman tapped his truncheon against his hand.[↗](../../truncheon/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Victorian police carried a wooden truncheon.[↗](../../truncheon/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The museum has an old painted truncheon.[↗](../../truncheon/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Mr Punch waved his stick like a truncheon.[↗](../../truncheon/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Police today carry a baton, not a truncheon.[↗](../../truncheon/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The guard held his truncheon ready.[↗](../../truncheon/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **trundle** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To trundle is to roll along slowly and heavily, with a rumbling or bumping sound.[↗](../../trundle/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The milk cart trundled down the lane.[↗](../../trundle/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Lambikin trundled along, singing to himself.[↗](../../trundle/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The old man trundled his barrow up the hill.[↗](../../trundle/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · We heard the bus trundling past the school.[↗](../../trundle/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") **trunk** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The trunk of a tree is its thick main stem that holds up the branches.[↗](../../trunk/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* An elephant's trunk is its long nose that it can use like a hand.[↗](../../trunk/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A trunk is a large strong box for storing or carrying things.[↗](../../trunk/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* In American English the trunk of a car is the space at the back for bags (in British English, the boot).[↗](../../trunk/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 5:* Your trunk is the main part of your body, without your head, arms and legs.[↗](../../trunk/#m5 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 6:* Swimming trunks are shorts boys and men wear to swim.[↗](../../trunk/#m6 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The oak tree had a huge trunk.[↗](../../trunk/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · You can count the rings in a tree trunk to find its age.[↗](../../trunk/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The elephant sucked up water with its trunk.[↗](../../trunk/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Grandma keeps old photos in a trunk in the attic.[↗](../../trunk/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Put the bags in the trunk of the car.[↗](../../trunk/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Twist your trunk to the left and right.[↗](../../trunk/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · He packed his swimming trunks for the beach.[↗](../../trunk/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · A squirrel ran up the trunk.[↗](../../trunk/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · I heard him feeling about with his trunk.[↗](../../trunk/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **truss** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A truss is a frame of beams joined in triangles that holds up a roof or a bridge.[↗](../../truss/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To truss means to tie someone or something up tightly, for example the legs and wings of a chicken before cooking.[↗](../../truss/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A truss is also a padded belt worn to support the body after an injury (medical, old-fashioned).[↗](../../truss/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* A truss is a bunch of flowers or fruit on one stalk, like truss tomatoes.[↗](../../truss/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The bridge is held up by steel trusses.[↗](../../truss/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Triangles make a truss very strong.[↗](../../truss/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Grandma trussed the turkey with string.[↗](../../truss/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The robbers trussed up the guard with rope.[↗](../../truss/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · We built a truss bridge from straws in DT.[↗](../../truss/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Mum bought a bag of truss tomatoes.[↗](../../truss/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · “Here is another one,” cried Caevo’g as she bundled a trussed champion along.[↗](../../truss/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **trust** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To trust someone is to believe they are honest, good and will not hurt or trick you.[↗](../../trust/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To trust something is to believe it is true or will work: «I trust the map».[↗](../../trust/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Trust (noun) is the feeling of believing in someone.[↗](../../trust/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* A trust is also an organisation that looks after money or property for others.[↗](../../trust/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* I trust my best friend with my secrets.[↗](../../trust/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Tell a trusted adult if something feels wrong.[↗](../../trust/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't trust messages from people you don't know.[↗](../../trust/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · It takes time to build trust.[↗](../../trust/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · He broke my trust when he lied.[↗](../../trust/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · You can trust this bridge; it is very strong.[↗](../../trust/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Trust your feeling if a situation seems unsafe.[↗](../../trust/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · The dog learned to trust the new family.[↗](../../trust/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · "I don't trust you," said Johnnie.[↗](../../trust/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · O Israel, trust thou in the LORD\![↗](../../trust/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.115.9, JPS 1917)[↗](../../trust/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · Wilt thou trust him, because his strength is great?[↗](../../trust/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.39.11, JPS 1917)[↗](../../trust/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · O house of Aaron, trust ye in the LORD\![↗](../../trust/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.115.10, JPS 1917)[↗](../../trust/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") **trusted** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* As an adjective, believed to be honest, safe and reliable.[↗](../../trusted/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "a trusted adult".[↗](../../trusted/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* As a verb, past of trust: believed someone would be honest or do what is right.[↗](../../trusted/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Tell a trusted adult if you feel unsafe.[↗](../../trusted/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · My teacher is a trusted adult.[↗](../../trusted/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · She trusted me with her secret.[↗](../../trusted/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Choose a trusted website for your project.[↗](../../trusted/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · He is a trusted friend.[↗](../../trusted/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Make a list of five trusted adults.[↗](../../trusted/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Mum trusted us to walk home alone.[↗](../../trusted/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · I trusted the map, but it was old.[↗](../../trusted/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · One morning, Henry, trusted servant of the Prince, came for them with a carriage.[↗](../../trusted/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · My servant Moses is not so; he is trusted in all My house; (Torah NUM.12.7, JPS 1917)[↗](../../trusted/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · And it is said: Where are their gods, the rock in whom they trusted; (Torah DEU.32.37, JPS 1917)[↗](../../trusted/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · I trusted even when I spoke: 'I am greatly afflicted.'[↗](../../trusted/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.116.10, JPS 1917)[↗](../../trusted/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · Because they believed not in God, and trusted not in His salvation.[↗](../../trusted/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.78.22, JPS 1917)[↗](../../trusted/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · In Thee did our fathers trust; they trusted, and Thou didst deliver them.[↗](../../trusted/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.22.5, JPS 1917)[↗](../../trusted/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") **trustworthiness** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Trustworthiness is the quality of being trustworthy: honest, reliable and able to be trusted to do what is right.[↗](../../trustworthiness/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Trustworthiness of information means how reliable and true it is, such as a source or a website.[↗](../../trustworthiness/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Keeping secrets shows trustworthiness.[↗](../../trustworthiness/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The teacher praised Sam for his trustworthiness.[↗](../../trustworthiness/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Check the trustworthiness of a website before you use it.[↗](../../trustworthiness/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Trustworthiness matters a lot when you look after a pet for a neighbour.[↗](../../trustworthiness/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · A good friend's trustworthiness is worth more than gold.[↗](../../trustworthiness/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · We discussed the trustworthiness of the news story.[↗](../../trustworthiness/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Her trustworthiness made her the perfect class treasurer.[↗](../../trustworthiness/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **trustworthy** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A trustworthy person is honest and reliable — you can believe what they say and depend on them to do what they promise and to keep things safe.[↗](../../trustworthy/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A trustworthy source of information is one that is likely to be true.[↗](../../trustworthy/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* My best friend is trustworthy — she never tells my secrets.[↗](../../trustworthy/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · If you get lost, ask a trustworthy adult, like a police officer or a shop worker.[↗](../../trustworthy/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The class chose a trustworthy pupil to look after the money.[↗](../../trustworthy/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Is this website trustworthy, or is it trying to trick us?[↗](../../trustworthy/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · A trustworthy dog would never bite a child.[↗](../../trustworthy/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Being trustworthy means doing what you say you will do.[↗](../../trustworthy/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The knight was brave and trustworthy.[↗](../../trustworthy/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **trusty** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Trusty means that you can be relied on and trusted to do what is right.[↗](../../trusty/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (old use) A trusty servant or friend is a loyal one, faithful in hard times.[↗](../../trusty/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The dog was my trusty friend on every walk.[↗](../../trusty/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · You have done me right trusty service.[↗](../../trusty/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · My trusty servants, grind this my wheat\![↗](../../trusty/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · A right trusty friend was he to me.[↗](../../trusty/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") **truth** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The truth is what really happened or what is really so; the true facts.[↗](../../truth/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A truth is a fact or idea that is true: «a simple truth».[↗](../../truth/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Truth is the quality of being true or honest.[↗](../../truth/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Always tell the truth.[↗](../../truth/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · To tell the truth, I'm a bit scared.[↗](../../truth/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The truth is I forgot my homework.[↗](../../truth/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Is there any truth in the story?[↗](../../truth/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Scientists test ideas to find the truth.[↗](../../truth/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The detective found out the truth.[↗](../../truth/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · It's the moment of truth — let's open the box\![↗](../../truth/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · She told the whole truth.[↗](../../truth/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed: 'The LORD, the LORD, God, merciful and gracious, long-suffering, and abundant in goodness and truth; (Torah EXO.34.6, JPS 1917)[↗](../../truth/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · then shalt thou inquire, and make search, and ask diligently; and, behold, if it be truth, and the thing certain, that such abomination is wrought in the midst of thee; (Torah DEU.13.14, JPS 1917)[↗](../../truth/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · I am not worthy of all the mercies, and of all the truth, which Thou hast shown unto Thy servant; for with my staff I passed over this Jordan; and now I am become two camps.[↗](../../truth/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.32.10, JPS 1917)[↗](../../truth/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · O LORD, are not Thine eyes upon truth?[↗](../../truth/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets JER.5.3, JPS 1917)[↗](../../truth/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · Appoint mercy and truth, that they may preserve him.[↗](../../truth/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.61.8, JPS 1917)[↗](../../truth/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · And now will I declare unto thee the truth.[↗](../../truth/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings DAN.11.2, JPS 1917)[↗](../../truth/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") **truthful** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Telling the truth; honest, not lying.[↗](../../truthful/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* True; giving a correct picture of what happened.[↗](../../truthful/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Please be truthful about who broke the window.[↗](../../truthful/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · She gave a truthful answer even though it was hard.[↗](../../truthful/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · George was always truthful with his parents.[↗](../../truthful/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The witness gave a truthful account of the accident.[↗](../../truthful/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · In the puzzle, one knight is truthful and one always lies.[↗](../../truthful/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Being truthful helps people trust you.[↗](../../truthful/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · To be truthful, I didn't like the film.[↗](../../truthful/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · "Sometimes," said the Skin Horse, for he was always truthful.[↗](../../truthful/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **truthfully** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* In an honest way; telling the truth.[↗](../../truthfully/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (sentence adverb) Used to show you are being honest about your feelings: «Truthfully, I didn't like the film».[↗](../../truthfully/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Please answer the questions truthfully.[↗](../../truthfully/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Truthfully, I forgot to do my homework.[↗](../../truthfully/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · She told the teacher truthfully what had happened.[↗](../../truthfully/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Can you truthfully say you didn't eat the last biscuit?[↗](../../truthfully/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Truthfully, I'm a bit scared of the dark.[↗](../../truthfully/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The witness promised to speak truthfully.[↗](../../truthfully/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · He answered truthfully, even though he knew he would get in trouble.[↗](../../truthfully/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · I wish to ask you a question, and I beg you to answer 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