false vs say

false

noun
  • One of two options on a true-or-false test. 

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

  • Out of tune. 

  • Based on factually incorrect premises. 

  • 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. 

  • Untrue, not factual, factually incorrect. 

  • Uttering falsehood; dishonest or deceitful. 

  • Not well founded; not firm or trustworthy; erroneous. 

  • Spurious, artificial. 

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

adv
  • In a dishonest and disloyal way; falsely. 

verb
  • To incorrectly decode noise as if it were a valid signal. 

say

noun
  • Trial by sample; assay; specimen. 

  • Tried quality; temper; proof. 

  • A chance to speak; the right or power to influence or make a decision. 

  • Essay; trial; attempt. 

  • A strainer for milk. 

verb
  • Suppose, assume; used to mark an example, supposition or hypothesis. 

  • To tell, either verbally or in writing. 

  • To indicate in a written form. 

  • To have a common expression; used in singular passive voice or plural active voice to indicate a rumor or well-known fact. 

  • To recite. 

  • To pronounce. 

  • To try; to assay. 

  • To bet as a wager on an outcome; by extension, used to express belief in an outcome by the speaker. 

  • To speak; to express an opinion; to make answer; to reply. 

intj
  • Used to gain someone's attention before making an inquiry or suggestion 

adv
  • Pick a color you think they'd like, say, peach. 

  • For example; let us assume. 

How often have the words false and say occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )