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The apocryphal story sounded funny, but no one knew if it was true.
What does Apocryphal mean?
Apocryphal means probably not true or not proven.
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Widely told but probably not true or not proven.
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The teacher warned us that the famous quote might be apocryphal.
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Historians checked the source because the tale seemed apocryphal.
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What does apocryphal mean?
Apocryphal describes a story or claim that is widely told but doubtful or unverified.
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WordApocryphal.
Partadjective.
MeaningApocryphal means probably not true or not proven.
ExampleExample: The apocryphal story sounded funny, but no one knew if it was true.
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- Syllables
- uh · pok · ruh · ful
- Strongest beat
- pok
- Ending
- ful
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on pok.
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Synonyms
Words like Apocryphal
doubtfulUse when something may not be true.
unverifiedUse when something has not been proven or confirmed.
Antonyms
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verifiedUse when something has been checked and confirmed.
trueUse when something is factual or accurate.
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Apocryphal word family
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apocryphal
adverb
apocryphally
In a way that may be untrue or unverified.
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