FALSE Word Analysis

Explore detailed information about the word FALSE.

Analysis of FALSE

Word Structure

Length: 5 letters

Vowels (2): A, E

Consonants (3): F, L, S

First Letter: F

Last Letter: E

Game Points

Scrabble Points: 8

Words With Friends Points: 9

Word Pattern: F-A-L-S-E

Word Patterns for FALSE

Letter Distribution

F

Count: 1

A

Count: 1

L

Count: 1

S

Count: 1

E

Count: 1

Definition of FALSE

adjective//fɔːls//

Untrue, not factual, factually incorrect.

Based on factually incorrect premises.

Examples:

  • "false legislation, false punishment"

Spurious, artificial.

Examples:

  • "false teeth"

(logic) Of a state in Boolean logic that indicates a negative result.

Uttering falsehood; dishonest or deceitful.

Examples:

  • "a false witness"

Not faithful or loyal, as to obligations, allegiance, vows, etc.; untrue; treacherous.

Examples:

  • "a false friend, lover, or subject;  false to promises"

Not well founded; not firm or trustworthy; erroneous.

Examples:

  • "a false conclusion;  a false construction in grammar"

Not essential or permanent, as parts of a structure which are temporary or supplemental.

Used in the vernacular name of a species (or group of species) together with the name of another species to which it is similar in appearance.

Examples:

  • "false scorpion (an arachnid)"
  • "false killer whale (a dolphin)"
  • "false powderpost beetles (members of Bostrichidae not in Lyctinae)"

(music) Out of tune.

verb//fɔːls//

(electronics, telecommunications, of a decoder) To incorrectly decode noise as if it were a valid signal.

(obsolete) To violate, to betray (a promise, an agreement, one’s faith, etc.).

(obsolete) To counterfeit, to forge.

(obsolete) To make false, to corrupt from something true or real.

adverb//fɔːls//

In a dishonest and disloyal way; falsely.

noun//fɔːls//

One of two options on a true-or-false test, that not representing true.

Examples:

  • "The student received a failing grade for circling every true and false on her quiz."
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Words Starting With FALSE

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Using FALSE in Word Games

The word "FALSE" can be valuable in various word games. Here's how you can use it effectively:

Scrabble Strategy

With a score of 8 points, "FALSE" can be particularly effective when placed on premium squares. Look for opportunities to form parallel words or extend existing words on the board.

Words With Friends Tips

Worth 9 points in Words With Friends, "FALSE" can be a strategic play. Consider saving it for triple word scores or combining it with high-scoring letters like J, Q, or Z.