False

adjective
/fɔːls/

Meaning

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

Example Sentences

The witness gave false testimony in court.

He was accused of giving false information.

Example Expressions

false alarm

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

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

Collocations

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

Related Vocabularies

extremely good; wonderful; extraordinary
Great in importance, extent, or size; exceptionally great; forming or serving as a monument.
Situated in or pertaining to the middle; located toward the midline of the body or structure.
safe to eat; suitable for consumption
Made by chemical synthesis, especially to imitate a natural product.
Required by a legal, moral, or other rule; compulsory.

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