false

adjective
/fɔːls/

Meaning

not true or correct; intended to deceive
not true; incorrect; deceptive; artificial

Example Sentences

He was accused of giving false information.

The witness gave false testimony in court.

Example Expressions

false alarm

Synonyms

untrue, wrong, fake, deceptive, misleading, incorrect
Entry 1
untrue, wrong, fake, deceptive, misleading
Entry 2
untrue, incorrect, wrong, fake

Antonyms

true, correct, real, right, genuine
Entry 1
true, correct, real
Entry 2
true, correct, right, genuine

Collocations

false claim, false hope, false promise, false impression, false alarm, false statement, false teeth
Entry 1
false claim, false hope, false promise, false impression
Entry 2
false alarm, false statement, false teeth

More Example Sentences

The rumor proved to be false.

I do not want you to have false expectations, so I am telling you in advance.

Fact-checking websites are extremely helpful in identifying false information.

Deepfake technology is making it even harder to distinguish between truth and falsehood.

The ability to verify truth and falsehood is a key characteristic of an informed citizen.

Related Vocabularies

not giving or causing pleasure; disagreeable
not qualified or entitled to participate or be chosen; unsuitable
Lacking power, ability, or strength to take effective action.
Relating to the ability to be stretched or tensioned without breaking.
Not proper or appropriate for a person; unsuitable.
having a circular shape; shaped like a sphere or disk

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