How to Pronounce Verity
Verity
'vɛrɪti
Syllables:
ver·i·ty
Part of speech:
noun
Pronunciation Audio
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Definition
Verity means a true fact or truth.
Examples
- The verity of her story was clear to everyone.
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Words With Similar Sounds
Clarity
'klærɪti
The clarity of her explanation helped everyone understand the topic.
Common Word Combinations
| Phrase | Type | Stress Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| eternal verity | collocation | eTERnal VEriTy | They believed in the eternal verity of love and truth. |
| universal verity | collocation | uNIverSal VEriTy | Justice is often seen as a universal verity across cultures. |
| acknowledge the verity | collocation | acKNOWledge the VEriTy | We must acknowledge the verity of the situation. |
| question the verity | collocation | QUEStion the VEriTy | Some people question the verity of the old legends. |
Fun Fact
Verity comes from the Latin 'veritas,' meaning truth, and was popularized in English during the Middle Ages to emphasize moral truth, often used in religious and philosophical contexts.
Word Family
noun
verity
The quality of being true or real.
"The verity of his story was confirmed by several witnesses."
adjective
veritable
Used to emphasize that something is really true or real.
"The small town was a veritable paradise for nature lovers."
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