False
Adjective
UK
/fɔːls/
US
/fɔːls/
Definition
Not true, not real, or incorrect.
Example
"The news story was false."
"They made a false statement during the interview."
"Their false smile showed they were pretending to be happy, not truly feeling it."
Explanation
False means something that is not true, not real, or not correct. For example, if someone gives false information, they are saying something wrong or untrue. It can describe actions, statements, or feelings that are not honest. A false answer is incorrect, while a false smile may look friendly but is not real. The word helps describe when something appears true but actually isn’t. It teaches us to check facts carefully before believing something.