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truly

/ˈtɹuːli/ adverb A2
  1. In accordance with the facts; truthfully, accurately.
  2. Honestly, genuinely, in fact, really. · That is truly all I know.· Truly, that is all I know.
  3. Very. · You are truly silly.

Comparative trulier · Superlative truliest

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“Truly, a help in time of need; for none can hope to lead the Pack forever,” said Bagheera.
The Jungle Book, p. 12 · B2
Indeed and truly, you’ve chosen a bad place to be lame in.” And she moved toward Darzee’s wife, slipping along over the dust.
The Jungle Book, p. 79 · B2
It gives me that pleasant ache again just to think of coming to a really truly home.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 25 · C1
Truly, I didn’t mean to meddle, Marilla.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 94 · C1

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