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falsely

adv. manner
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈfɔɫsɫi// UK //fˈɒlsli// false·ly

adv. in a way that is not true or correct. You use this when someone says or does something that gives a wrong impression.

adv. in a manner that is incorrect, untrue, or deceptive. Often describes actions that lead to a wrongful accusation or a mistaken belief.


SIMPLE

He was falsely accused of stealing the money.

CONTEXTUAL

The witness was found to have testified falsely during the trial, leading to a mistrial.

COMPLEX

The marketing campaign was criticized for falsely implying that the product was organic when it actually contained several synthetic additives.

Synonyms
Origin

From Middle English falsly, falsliche, equivalent to false + -ly.

Usage

Typically modifies verbs related to communication or legal status, such as 'accuse', 'claim', or 'testify'.

Pitfall

He spoke false to me.He spoke falsely to me.Learners often use the adjective 'false' where the adverb 'falsely' is required to modify a verb.

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