1. not true or correct; wrong
2. artificial; not real or genuine
3. deliberately deceptive or dishonest

1. in a false or faithless manner
Usage: archaic

Examples

• The witness gave false testimony in court.
• She wore false eyelashes to the party.
• The alarm turned out to be a false alarm.
• He made false promises to get elected.
• The painting was revealed to be a false Picasso.
• Don’t give me false hope about the job.
• The false bottom of the drawer hid secret documents.