definition of
false

[1] #1 false a. not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality; "gave false testimony under oath"; "false tales of bravery". wn

[2] #2 false s. [mistaken] arising from error; "a false assumption"; "a mistaken view of the situation". wn

[3] #3 false r. [faithlessly, traitorously, treacherously, treasonably] in a disloyal and faithless manner; "he behaved treacherously"; "his wife played him false". wn

[4] #4 false s. erroneous and usually accidental; "a false start"; "a false alarm". wn

[5] #5 false s. deliberately deceptive; "false pretenses". wn