Hold true Meaning in English
expression
ˈhoʊɫd/ /ˈtɹu
HOHLD TROO
hˈəʊld/ /tɹˈuː
HOHLD TROO
Definition
To remain true or valid, especially over time or in different situations. It is often used to say that a rule, fact, or condition continues to apply.
Usage & Nuances
Formal or semi-formal phrase, common in academic, scientific, or analytical contexts. Often used with abstract subjects (e.g., 'The same principle holds true for...'). Not literal; do not use for physically holding something.
Spanish: seguir siendo cierto - aplicarsePortuguese (BR): continuar sendo verdade - valerPortuguese (PT): continuar a ser verdade - aplicar-seChinese (Simplified): 依然适用 - 仍然成立Chinese (Traditional): 依然適用 - 仍然成立Hindi: सही रहना - लागू रहनाArabic: يظل صحيحًا - يبقى سارياًBengali: প্রযোজ্য থাকা - সত্য থাকাRussian: оставаться верным - оставаться актуальнымJapanese: 当てはまる - 有効であるVietnamese: vẫn đúng - còn áp dụngKorean: 유효하다 - 해당하다Turkish: geçerli olmak - doğru olmakUrdu: برقرار رہنا - درست ثابت ہوناIndonesian: tetap berlaku - tetap benar
Example Sentences
This rule still holds true today.
basic
The results hold true for all age groups.
basic
Does this theory hold true in real life?
basic
That assumption doesn’t always hold true when you look closer.
natural
What worked before may not hold true anymore.
natural
For most people, that idea just doesn’t hold true anymore.
natural