false Definition
- 1not according with truth or fact; incorrect
- 2deliberately untrue
- 3not loyal or faithful
Using false: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "false" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The article contained false information.
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He gave a false name to the police.
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She accused him of being false to their friendship.
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The painting was a false representation of the artist's style.
false Synonyms and Antonyms
Idioms Using false
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He showed his false colors when he betrayed his friend for personal gain.
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The team had a false start when they lost their first game of the season.
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My grandfather wears false teeth because he lost his real ones in a car accident.
Phrases with false
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The fire alarm was a false alarm, and everyone returned to their work.
an action that saves money at the beginning but results in more money being spent in the long run
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Buying a cheap car turned out to be a false economy when it kept breaking down and needing repairs.
false pretenses
dishonesty or deception used to gain something or to trick someone
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He got the job under false pretenses by lying about his qualifications.
Origins of false
from Old English 'fals', meaning 'deceitful'
Summary: false in Brief
The term 'false' [fɔːls] refers to something that is not true or correct, deliberately untrue, or disloyal. It can describe incorrect information like 'The article contained false information,' or dishonest behavior like 'He gave a false name to the police.' 'False' extends into phrases like 'false alarm,' and idioms like 'false colors,' denoting deceptive appearances.
