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The correct spelling is false.
How to pronounce false
/fɒls/
nounIPA: /fɒls/
Say it like: Fal-se
The correct spelling is false. One of two options on a true-or-false test. For example: "The student received a failing grade for circling every true and false on her quiz."
Usage Examples
“The student received a failing grade for circling every true and false on her quiz.”
“false legislation, false punishment”
“false teeth”
Meanings
noun
- 1.One of two options on a true-or-false test.
adjective
- 1.Untrue, not factual, factually incorrect.
- 2.Based on factually incorrect premises.
- 3.Spurious, artificial.
- 4.Of a state in Boolean logic that indicates a negative result.
- 5.Uttering falsehood; dishonest or deceitful.
adverb
- 1.In a dishonest and disloyal way; falsely.
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