“Truer” vs. “More True”: What’s the Difference?
Jun 10, 2023
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The difference between “truer” and “more true”
- Both "truer" and "more true" are grammatically correct and convey the idea of a higher degree of truth or accuracy in comparison to something else.
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What is the definition of “truer” and “more true”?
Truer
- "Truer" is the comparative form of the adjective "true."
- It is used when comparing two things and indicating that one is more true or accurate than the other
- For example, "This statement is truer than the previous one."
More true
- "More true" is another way to convey the same comparative meaning.
- It uses the adverb "more" to modify the adjective "true."
- For instance, "This statement is more true than the previous one."
Which is the more popular variant on the Internet?
“Truer” is the more popular variant on the web.
More popular
Truer
13,900,000 results on the web
Examples
- His words couldn't be truer.
- The truer meaning of the painting wasn't revealed until years later.
- She was starting to believe that her childhood memories were truer than ever.
More true
9,990,000 results on the web
Examples
- It is more true now than ever before.
- The statement made by the student is more true than the professor's.
- His story may be more true, but hers is more interesting.
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