/fɔls/ /fɒls/; /fɔʊlz/ (UK) /fɔlʃ/ (UK)

Definitions

1. adjective

not true or real; not genuine or authentic

“He told a false story about his trip to Europe.”

2. noun

a statement that is not true, especially one that is made in order to deceive people

“The politician’s false statement about the economy damaged his reputation.”

3. verb

to make a statement or claim that is not true, especially in order to deceive people

“She falsely accused her roommate of stealing her wallet.”

4. adverb

not truly or actually

“He worked falsely under the assumption that he would be paid overtime.”