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Term: half-true

Adjective: Describing a statement or claim that is partially accurate or valid, but also partially false or misleading.

Example sentence: The politician's speech contained some half-true statements about his accomplishments.

Noun: Referring to a situation or story that contains both true and false elements.

Example sentence: The article was filled with half-truths, making it difficult to distinguish fact from fiction.

Adverb: Indicating that a certain action or behavior is being performed in a way that is partially true and partially false.

Example sentence: She half-truthfully claimed to have finished her work, while there were still pending tasks on her desk.

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