false — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

false (/fɔːls/)

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🔊 /fɔːls/

Meaning

Meaning: untrue, incorrect

Not true, correct, or real.

Examples

🗣 The rumor turned out to be false, and everyone apologized to her.

Etymology

From Latin ‘falsus’ (deceived, wrong), via Old French.

How & Where It’s Used

Marks incorrect statements or fake things.

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