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# falsely

adverb (falsely)

«falsely» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## Everyday

1. Falsely means in a way that is not true or not correct. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/F/falsely/#m1)
2. Falsely can mean in a pretend, not sincere way, like a falsely cheerful voice. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/F/falsely/#m2)

### 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 →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/F/falsely/#x1)
- Many people falsely believe that bats are blind. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/F/falsely/#x2)
- The man falsely claimed to be from the bank. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/F/falsely/#x3)
- She smiled falsely, hiding that she was sad. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/F/falsely/#x4)
- The boy who cried wolf falsely shouted for help. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/F/falsely/#x5)
- It's unfair to falsely blame your sister. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/F/falsely/#x6)
- Some posts online falsely say that a cure works. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/F/falsely/#x7)

### 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 →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/F/falsely/#x1)
- 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 →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/F/falsely/#x2)
- 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 →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/F/falsely/#x3)
- And though they say: 'As the LORD liveth', surely they swear falsely. (Prophets JER.5.2, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/F/falsely/#x4)
- For they prophesy falsely unto you in My name; I have not sent them, saith the LORD. (Prophets JER.29.9, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/F/falsely/#x5)
- 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 →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/F/falsely/#x6)

### 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.

## On Mova

- [Trees and pragmatics of «falsely» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/F/falsely/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«falsely» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/falsely.html) on Mova free.
- [Trees and pragmatics of «falsely» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/F/falsely/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«falsely» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/falsely.html) on Mova free.