there's a kernel of truth in what he says

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• truth — [ truθ ] noun *** 1. ) uncount the actual facts or information about something, rather than what people think, expect, or make up: The truth may never be known. truth about: We finally learned the shocking truth about Gina s past. tell (someone)… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

• truth */*/*/ — UK [truːθ] / US [truθ] noun Word forms truth : singular truth plural truths 1) [uncountable] the actual facts or information about something, rather than what people think, expect, or make up The truth may never be known. truth about: We finally… …   English dictionary

• kernel — [[t]kɜ͟ː(r)n(ə)l[/t]] kernels 1) N COUNT The kernel of a nut is the part that is inside the shell. 2) N COUNT: usu sing, usu N of n The kernel of something is the central and most important part of it. The kernel of that message was that peace… …   English dictionary

• kernel — ker|nel [ˈkə:nl US ˈkə:r ] n [: Old English; Origin: cyrnel, from corn; CORN] 1.) the part of a nut or seed inside the shell or the part inside the stone of some fruits 2.) [usually singular] one of the small yellow pieces on a corn ↑cob 3.)… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

• kernel — noun (C) 1 the centre part of a nut or seed, usually the part you can eat 2 something that forms the most important part of a statement, idea, plan etc: There may be a kernel of truth in what he says …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

• semantics — semanticist /si man teuh sist/, semantician /see man tish euhn/, n. /si man tiks/, n. (used with a sing. v.) 1. Ling. a. the study of meaning. b. the study of linguistic development by classifying and examining changes in meaning and form. 2.… …   Universalium

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