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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.
partly | certainly, definitely | blatantly, clearly, obviously, patently, undoubtedly
Their claim was patently false.

PHRASES

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.

ADV.

horribly, very
She managed a horribly false smile.
slightly
Helen''s voice sounded slightly false.

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