false 
/ˈfɑ:ls/ adjective
/ˈfɑ:ls/ adjective 1 : not real or genuine — used to say that something is not really what it seems to be ▪ false documents ▪ false teeth/hair/eyelashes ▪ a trunk with a false bottom 2 : not true or accurate
▪ Indicate whether each of the following statements is true or false. ; especially : deliberately untrue : done or said to fool or deceive someone
▪ false testimony ▪ false accusations/statements ▪ a false promise ▪ false advertising ▪ He registered at the hotel under a false name. ▪ The loan was obtained on/under false pretenses. [=by pretending that a certain condition or circumstance was true] 3 : based on mistaken ideas
▪ Your conclusion is based on false [=incorrect] assumptions. ▪ false confidence/pride ▪ false expectations/hopes ▪ The dog gave her a false sense of security. [=made her feel safe when she was not really safe] 4 a : not faithful or loyal
▪ a false friend
b : not sincere
▪ false modesty ▪ false sympathy 5 : sudden or deceptive in a threatening way
▪ The police warned him not to make any false moves/movements. [=movements that are not expected and that may be threatening or dangerous]
▪ Indicate whether each of the following statements is true or false. ; especially : deliberately untrue : done or said to fool or deceive someone
▪ false testimony ▪ false accusations/statements ▪ a false promise ▪ false advertising ▪ He registered at the hotel under a false name. ▪ The loan was obtained on/under false pretenses. [=by pretending that a certain condition or circumstance was true]
▪ Your conclusion is based on false [=incorrect] assumptions. ▪ false confidence/pride ▪ false expectations/hopes ▪ The dog gave her a false sense of security. [=made her feel safe when she was not really safe]
▪ a false friend
b : not sincere
▪ false modesty ▪ false sympathy
▪ The police warned him not to make any false moves/movements. [=movements that are not expected and that may be threatening or dangerous]
— false·ly adverb
▪ He was falsely accused of stealing. ▪ The suspect stated falsely that she was working that day.
▪ He was falsely accused of stealing. ▪ The suspect stated falsely that she was working that day.
— false·ness noun [noncount]
