difference between 'real' and 'true'

[Doanquynhtrang]

excuse me !
Can you tell me the difference between 'real' and 'true' ? Thanks :)

[Alan]

Hi,

In a general way 'real' gives the idea of something that is actual and genuine as in: The only way for most people to see a real tiger is to go to a zoo.

'True' usually refers to something that is completely accurate as in: What she said was completely true because I saw what happened myself.

Alan
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