Falsely

Pronunciation: /ˈfɔːlsli/

Definitions of falsely

adverb Falsely is an adverb that describes how something is done in a false or incorrect manner.

Example Sentences

A1 She was falsely accused of stealing the money.

A2 The witness falsely claimed to have seen the suspect at the scene of the crime.

B1 The advertisement falsely promised quick results with no effort.

B2 The company was found guilty of falsely advertising their product as 'all natural'.

C1 The politician was caught falsely claiming to have served in the military.

C2 The journalist was fired for falsely reporting information in the article.

Examples of falsely in a Sentence

formal The witness was accused of falsely testifying under oath.

informal He falsely claimed that he had never been to the party.

slang She was talking falsely when she said she didn't know about the surprise.

figurative His smile was falsely cheerful, hiding his true feelings.

Grammatical Forms of falsely

• past tense: falsified
• plural: falsely
• comparative: more falsely
• superlative: most falsely
• present tense: falsely
• future tense: will falsely
• perfect tense: have falsely
• continuous tense: falsely being
• singular: falsely
• positive degree: false
• infinitive: to falsely
• gerund: falsifying
• participle: falsifying

Origin and Evolution of falsely

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'falsely' originated from the Middle English word 'falsli', which was derived from the Old French word 'faussement'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'falsely' has retained its original meaning of not being true or accurate, but its usage has evolved to encompass a broader range of contexts and implications.