How to Use "False" with Example Sentences

false (adj): not true or real

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Used with adverbs:

"His war stories were absolutely false."
(absolutely, completely, entirely, totally)

"Their claims against him were clearly false."
(clearly, simply)

Used with verbs:

"The rumors about him proved to be false."
(proved to be, seemed to be, appeared to be)

"His story is false."
(be: is/am/are, sounds)

Used with nouns:

"My grandfather has false teeth."
(teeth)

"The fire was a false alarm."
(alarm)

"He was charged with giving false information to the police."
(information)

"He is wearing a false mustache."
(mustache)