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falsely

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈfɔːlsli/

falsely means: In a way that is untrue or gives a wrong impression.

adverb

UNTRUTHFULLYB2

In a way that is untrue or gives a wrong impression.

  • He was falsely accused of stealing.
  • The company falsely claimed its product cured headaches.
  • She falsely believed that everyone had forgotten her birthday.

Similar words: untruthfully, incorrectly, dishonestly

Opposites: truthfully

Common phrases: falsely accused, falsely claim, falsely believe

Questions about falsely

What does falsely mean?

In a way that is untrue or gives a wrong impression.

What is falsely in other languages?

Türkçe: yanlış olarak · Español: falsamente · Français: faussement · Deutsch: fälschlich · Italiano: falsamente · 日本語: 偽って

How do you pronounce falsely?

It is pronounced /ˈfɔːlsli/.

How do you use falsely in a sentence?

He was falsely accused of stealing. The company falsely claimed its product cured headaches.

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