CEFR B1

falsely

adverb

Meaning

In a way that is not true or accurate.

Examples

He was accused of falsely reporting a crime.
The company falsely advertised its products as being environmentally friendly.

Synonyms: wrongly, incorrectly, untruthfully, mendaciously

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falsely (B1)

adverb

Pronunciation: /ˈfɔːlslɪ/

Definition

In a way that is not true or accurate.

Examples

He was accused of falsely reporting a crime.
The company falsely advertised its products as being environmentally friendly.
She felt that her reputation had been falsely attacked.

Synonyms of falsely

Words with a similar meaning to falsely:

wrongly
incorrectly
untruthfully
mendaciously

Antonyms of falsely

Words with the opposite meaning to falsely:

truly
accurately

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