falsely

Everyday

1. Falsely means in a way that is not true or not correct. tree →
2. Falsely can mean in a pretend, not sincere way, like a falsely cheerful voice. tree →

In the lessons

In stories and news, someone is «falsely accused» or «falsely blamed» for something they did not do; in safety lessons, people sometimes falsely claim to be someone else to trick others. Phrases: «falsely accused», «falsely believe», «falsely claim».

Examples

• He was falsely accused of breaking the window. tree →
• Many people falsely believe that bats are blind. tree →
• The man falsely claimed to be from the bank. tree →
• She smiled falsely, hiding that she was sad. tree →
• The boy who cried wolf falsely shouted for help. tree →
• It's unfair to falsely blame your sister. tree →
• Some posts online falsely say that a cure works. tree →

Note

Formed from «false» + «-ly». Opposite: «truly», «correctly». «Falsely accused» is a common pair. Safety: people who falsely say they are police, bank staff or friends of your parents may be trying to trick you; check with a trusted adult.

In Jewish tradition

Interpretation: Swearing falsely by God's name is read as profaning it, a serious sin in Jewish law. In the primary lessons: In stories and news, someone is «falsely accused» or «falsely blamed» for something they did not do; in safety lessons, people sometimes falsely claim to be someone else to trick others. Phrases: «falsely accused», «falsely believe», «falsely claim».

Examples

• Ye shall not steal; neither shall ye deal falsely, nor lie one to another. (Torah LEV.19.11, JPS 1917) tree →
• And ye shall not swear by My name falsely, so that thou profane the name of thy God: I am the LORD. (Torah LEV.19.12, JPS 1917) tree →
• And the judges shall inquire diligently; and, behold, if the witness be a false witness, and hath testified falsely against his brother; (Torah DEU.19.18, JPS 1917) tree →
• And though they say: 'As the LORD liveth', surely they swear falsely. (Prophets JER.5.2, JPS 1917) tree →
• For they prophesy falsely unto you in My name; I have not sent them, saith the LORD. (Prophets JER.29.9, JPS 1917) tree →
• For He said: 'Surely, they are My people, children that will not deal falsely'; so He was their Saviour. (Prophets ISA.63.8, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Formed from «false» + «-ly». Opposite: «truly», «correctly». «Falsely accused» is a common pair. Safety: people who falsely say they are police, bank staff or friends of your parents may be trying to trick you; check with a trusted adult.