Definitions
There are 12 meanings of the word
False.
How to pronounce false:
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False - as an adjective
Not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
Example: "Gave false testimony under oath"
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
true4False - as an adverb
In a disloyal and faithless manner
Example: "He behaved treacherously"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
faithlessly20traitorously15treacherously21treasonably16False - as an adjective satellite
Erroneous and usually accidental
Example: "A false start"
Deliberately deceptive
Example: "False pretenses"
Inappropriate to reality or facts
Example: "Delusive faith in a wonder drug"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
delusive12Not genuine or real; being an imitation of the genuine article
Example: "It isn't fake anything; it's real synthetic fur"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fake11faux14imitation11simulated12Designed to deceive
Example: "A suitcase with a false bottom"
Adopted in order to deceive
Example: "An assumed name"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
assumed10fictitious15fictive15pretended13sham9(used especially of persons) not dependable in devotion or affection; unfaithful
Example: "A false friend"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
untrue6False - as a noun
One of two options on a true-or-false test.
Example: "The student received a failing grade for circling every true and false on her quiz."
Example Sentences
"She accused him of making false promises."
"The witness gave false testimony during the trial."
"He was arrested for spreading false rumors."
"The news article contained false information."
"My initial assumption was proven false."
Word Game Points
Is FALSE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, false is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
FALSE has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is FALSE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, false is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordFALSE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is FALSE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, false is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordFALSE has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.
