What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
erroneously
Example
The data was erroneously recorded, leading to incorrect conclusions. [erroneously: adverb]
Example
She erroneously assumed that the meeting was cancelled. [erroneously: adverb]
falsely
Example
He was falsely accused of stealing the money. [falsely: adverb]
Example
The advertisement falsely claimed that the product could cure all illnesses. [falsely: adverb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Falsely is more commonly used than erroneously in everyday language, especially in legal or moral contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between erroneously and falsely?
Erroneously is more formal than falsely, as it is often used in technical or scientific writing.
