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The clue helped disprove the rumor.
What does Disprove mean?
Disprove means prove something is not true.
Dictionary definition
To show that something is false or incorrect.
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Disprove in a sentence
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Scientists test ideas to prove or disprove them.
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One strong piece of evidence can disprove a claim that seemed believable at first.
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What does disprove mean?
Disprove means to show that something is false or incorrect.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses disprove correctly?
This sentence uses disprove to mean show something is not true.
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Which word is an antonym of disprove?
Prove means show something is true, while disprove means show it is false.
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WordDisprove.
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MeaningDisprove means prove something is not true.
ExampleExample: The clue helped disprove the rumor.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- dis · proov
- Strongest beat
- proov
- Ending
- proov
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on proov.
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Synonyms
Words like Disprove
refuteUse when proving a claim is wrong.
contradictUse when facts go against a claim.
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Base word
prove
verb
disprove
To show that something is false.
verb
disproved
Showed something was false in the past.
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Disprove means prove something is not true.
Common mix-up
Disprove is not the same as prove. Disprove means disprove means prove something is not true.
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