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false
01
not according to reality or facts
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
falsest
Comparative
falser
gradable
Examples
He made a false claim about his achievements to impress others.
02
made to resemble something real
Examples
The museum displayed a false artifact mistaken for an ancient relic.
03
(of a person) betraying trust or loyalty
Examples
The false friend abandoned him when things got tough, showing no loyalty.
Examples
The singer hit a false note during the chorus, throwing off the harmony.
05
intended to mislead or deceive
Examples
Advertisements for miracle diets often create a false sense of hope.
false
01
in a deceitful or untrustworthy manner
Grammatical Information
Examples
She played him false by pretending to be supportive, then gossiping about him behind his back.
Lexical Tree
falsely
falseness
false
