false step

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [fawls step]
- /fɔls stɛp/
- /fɔːls step/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fawls step]
- /fɔls stɛp/

Definitions of false step words

noun false step a stumble. 1
noun false step an unwise or blundering act. 1
noun false step foolish act 1
noun false step an unwise action 0
noun false step a stumble; slip 0
noun false step a misstep; stumble 0

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Parts of speech for False step

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exclamation

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false step popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for false step

noun false step

blunder — A blunder is a stupid or careless mistake.
fall — to come or drop down suddenly to a lower position, especially to leave a standing or erect position suddenly, whether voluntarily or not: to fall on one's knees.
flop — to fall or plump down suddenly, especially with noise; drop or turn with a sudden bump or thud (sometimes followed by down): The puppy flopped down on the couch.
misstep — a wrong step.
slip — to move, flow, pass, or go smoothly or easily; glide; slide: Water slips off a smooth surface.

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