CEFR A2

fake

adjective, noun, verb

Meaning

Fake describes something that is not real, genuine, or honest, often because it was made to deceive people.

Examples

The watch was fake, not a real designer watch.
Do not fake confidence if you need help.

Synonyms: false, counterfeit, imitation

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fake (A2)

adjective, noun, verb

Pronunciation: /feɪk/

Definition

Fake describes something that is not real, genuine, or honest, often because it was made to deceive people.

Examples

The watch was fake, not a real designer watch.
Do not fake confidence if you need help.

How to Use fake

fake news (collocation): false information presented as news — "The article was shared as fake news online."
fake smile (collocation): a smile that is not sincere — "He gave a fake smile during the photo."

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