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false
01
not according to reality or facts
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
most false
Comparative
more false
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
adverbs of manner
Examples
She played him false by pretending to be supportive, then gossiping about him behind his back.
Lexical Tree
falsely
falseness
false
