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falselyin 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

falsely concept
💡 Concept

in a way that is not true or accurate; incorrectly or dishonestly

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈfɔːlsli/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈfɔːlsli/

🌳Etymology

Rootfalse
Suffix--ly

Origin

중세 영어 'false'(거짓의)에 부사 접미사 '-ly'가 붙어 형성된 단어로, 원래는 라틴어 'falsus'(속인, 거짓의)에서 유래했습니다.

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🎵Rhyme

coarselyhoarsely
coarsely
hoarsely

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The celebrity was falsely rumored to be dating an alien from Mars.

The witness falsely testified under oath, leading to serious legal consequences.

😄 Fun example

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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📚Related Words

Synonyms

incorrectlywronglyerroneouslyinaccuratelydishonestly

Antonyms

trulyaccuratelycorrectly

Related

falsefalsehoodfabricatedeceivemislead