falser; falsest
Definition of false
(Entry 1 of 2)
1 : not genuine
false documents false teeth
2a : intentionally untrue
false testimony
b : adjusted or made so as to deceive
false scales a trunk with a false bottom
c : intended or tending to mislead
a false promise
3 : not true
false concepts
4a : not faithful or loyal : treacherous a false friend
b : lacking naturalness or sincerity
false sympathy
5a : not essential or permanent
—used of parts of a structure that are temporary or supplemental
b : fitting over a main part to strengthen it, to protect it, or to disguise its appearance
a false ceiling
6 : inaccurate in pitch
a false note
7a : based on mistaken ideas
false pride
b : inconsistent with the facts
a false position a false sense of security
8 : threateningly sudden or deceptive
don't make any false moves
false
adverbDefinition of false (Entry 2 of 2)
: in a false or faithless manner : treacherously his friends played him false
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The first known use of false was in the 12th century
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