Fake
Pronunciation: /ˈfeɪk/
Fake (noun)
- an object made to look real but is not genuine.
- a person who pretends to be something they are not.
Examples
- The watch was a fake, not worth much.
- She bought a fake handbag at the market.
Common collocations: fake jewelry, detect a fake, spot a fake, expose a fake, fake an illness
Fake (verb)
- to make something appear real when it is not.
Examples
- She faked a smile to hide her disappointment.
- He faked an injury to avoid the game.
Fake (adjective)
- not genuine; made to look like something real.
Examples
- The flowers were fake but looked real.
- He wore a fake mustache for the costume party.