false
Definitions
Not true or correct; contrary to the facts.
错误的，不真实的；与事实相反的。
Not genuine; artificial or fake.
假的，人造的，伪造的。
Deceitful; not loyal or sincere.
虚伪的，不忠的，不真诚的。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedFrom Latin falsus, the past participle of fallere (to deceive). Something false is literally "deceived" or "deceiving" — it leads you wrong, whether it's a false statement (untrue), false teeth (not genuine), or a false friend (disloyal). All three senses trace back to the single idea of being misled.
Root fall still carries 12 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.false alarm假警报/虚惊一场
- 2.false impression错误的印象
- 3.false teeth假牙
- 4.true or false判断对错
- 5.give a false name报假名
Example Sentences
- 1.
He gave the police a false name and address.
- 2.
Decide whether each statement is true or false.
- 3.
Her warm smile turned out to be completely false.
Easily Confused
false vs fake vs wrong — false is the broad opposite of "true" (a false statement). fake stresses a deliberate imitation meant to deceive (a fake passport). wrong means incorrect or mistaken, not necessarily deceptive (a wrong answer). A wrong answer is just incorrect; a false claim misrepresents the truth.