Falsely Meaning and Definition
Falsely
Pronunciation
/ˈfɔlsliː/
Part of Speech
Adverb
Definition
In a way that is untrue or misleading; incorrectly or inaccurately.
Examples
- The witness testified falsely about the events that occurred.
- The news report was falsely accused of bias.
Synonyms
- Wrongly
- Incorrectly
- Misleadingly
Antonyms
- Truthfully
- Accurately
- Honestly
Etymology
The word “falsely” has its roots in the Old French word “fals”, meaning “false”, which is derived from the Latin word “falsus”, also meaning “false”.
Usage Notes
Falsely is often used to describe something that is untrue or inaccurate. It can also be used to describe someone who is intentionally misleading or deceptive.
Cultural References
Falsely has been used in popular culture to describe incorrect information or misleading statements. For example, in the movie “The Matrix”, the character Morpheus says “You take the blue pill, the story ends. You wake up in your bed and believe whatever you want to believe. You take the red pill, you stay in wonderland, and I’ll show you how deep the rabbit hole goes. Remember, all I’m offering is the truth. Take it or leave it. It’s your choice. But slap “false” in front of every line ever written and you’ll live in a world of pure demons.”.
Idiomatic Expressions or Phrases
Falsely being is naturally in line with meanings that convey something as not real or existing, but being made to appear as such, for instance: “to make falsely believe something or someone is not real” and similar concepts, are idiomatic expressions that follow this definition.
Related Words or Phrases
Accurately, honestly, truthfully, incorrectly, misleadingly, fake, untrue, wrong, untruthful
Collocations
with words like: as, be, being, seems, appears, sound, look, pretend, feign
Frequency of Use
Falsely is a commonly used word in modern language, particularly in contexts where accuracy and truth are emphasized, such as journalism, law, and education.
Common Misspellings
Falsly, Falsly, Falsley