Dummy and True

Dummy

Dummy adjective - Being such in appearance only and made with or manufactured from usually cheaper materials.
Usage example: the dummy shutters on the house are actually made of vinyl and are for decoration only

True is an antonym for dummy.

Nearby Word: dummied

True

True adjective - Being exactly as appears or as claimed.

Dummy is an antonym for true.

Both words in one sentence

  • Web Video / EXO Next Door In the last episode, he receives a real dummy along with a note encouraging him to "become a true martial artist" as a parting gift from Sehun.
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