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Meaning of the word fake in English

What does fake mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

fake

US /feɪk/
UK /feɪk/
"fake" picture

Noun

a thing that is not genuine; a forgery or sham

Example:
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The painting was a complete fake.
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He tried to pass off the replica as an original, but it was clearly a fake.
Synonym:
forgery imitation replica sham hoax

Adjective

not genuine; imitation or counterfeit

Example:
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She wore a fake fur coat.
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He gave a fake smile to hide his true feelings.
Synonym:
counterfeit bogus spurious phony imitation artificial synthetic mock

Verb

to make a deceptive show of; feign

Example:
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He tried to fake an injury to get out of work.
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She would often fake a laugh when she didn't find something funny.
Synonym:
feign simulate pretend sham counterfeit
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