falsely — in a way that is not true or accurate; incorrectly or dishonestly
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in a way that is not true or accurate; incorrectly or dishonestly
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfɔːlsli/
Korean meaning: 거짓으로, 잘못되게, 부정확하게
Korean pronunciation: **폴**슬리
Example Sentences
- The celebrity was falsely rumored to be dating an alien from Mars.
- The witness falsely testified under oath, leading to serious legal consequences.
- My GPS falsely told me to turn left into a corn field instead of the highway.
falsely
ADVERB//ˈfɔːlsli//
in a way that is not true or accurate; incorrectly or dishonestly
He was falsely accused of stealing the bread he never touched.
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Origin
중세 영어 'false'(거짓의)에 부사 접미사 '-ly'가 붙어 형성된 단어로, 원래는 라틴어 'falsus'(속인, 거짓의)에서 유래했습니다.
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📝Examples
“The celebrity was falsely rumored to be dating an alien from Mars.”
“The witness falsely testified under oath, leading to serious legal consequences.”
“My GPS falsely told me to turn left into a corn field instead of the highway.”
“The company was sued for falsely advertising their product's benefits.”
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