false

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ /fษ”หls/ ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง /fษ”หls/
Frequency
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adjective
A1

not true or accurate

The news was false; it was just a rumor.

A2

not genuine or real

He wore a false beard for the costume party.

A2

made to deceive

The police found a false passport in his bag.

A2

not based on truth

It's a false economy to buy cheap, low-quality products.

R

lacking sincerity

She gave him a false smile and said she was happy for him.

R

not loyal or faithful

He was a false lover, always flirting with others.

translation

adj. not true or accurate; not genuine or real; made to deceive; not based on truth; lacking sincerity; not loyal or faithful

Word Forms

Comparative falser
Superlative falsest