False

Pronunciation: /ˈfɔːls/

False (adjective)

  1. Not correct or true; wrong information or belief.
  2. Made to look like something real but is not.
  3. Intended to make someone believe something that is not true.

Examples

  • The rumor was false and quickly dismissed.
  • His statement was false and caused confusion.

Common collocations: false rumor, false statement, false document, false eyelashes, false advertisement

Synonyms of False

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of False

  • — when discussing factual accuracy
  • — when discussing authenticity