Collocations for false - adj.
1. not true, genuine or real
VERBS
be, look, prove, sound
ADV.
absolutely, completely, entirely, quite, totally, utterly
The gossip about her later proved to be entirely false.
The gossip about her later proved to be entirely false.
partly | certainly, definitely | blatantly, clearly, obviously, patently, undoubtedly
Their claim was patently false.
Their claim was patently false.
PHRASES
true or false
Lagos is the capital of Nigeria. True or false?
Lagos is the capital of Nigeria. True or false?
2. not showing your true feelings
VERBS
be, ring, sound
Ella''s enthusiasm rang false.
Ella''s enthusiasm rang false.
ADV.
horribly, very
She managed a horribly false smile.
She managed a horribly false smile.
slightly
Helen''s voice sounded slightly false.
Helen''s voice sounded slightly false.