fake
Pronunciation: [feɪk]
Word
Context: "deception"
(adjective) when something is not real or is made to look like something else. If something is fake, it is pretending to be something it is not, like a toy that looks like a real phone.
Example
The museum displays fake dinosaur bones that look very realistic.
Example
I don't believe this watch is fake; it looks so genuine.
Example
How can you tell if a designer bag is fake?
Context: "deception"
(noun) an object that is not real or is made to look real. A fake can trick people into thinking it is genuine, like a fake flower that looks like a real one.
Example
She proudly wore her fake diamond ring that sparkled beautifully.
Example
The store returned the fake after realizing it was not authentic.
Example
What are the signs that a fake is being sold?
Context: "deception"
(verb) to make something appear to be real or true when it is not. If you fake something, you are pretending it is real, like faking a smile when you are sad.
Example
He decided to fake enthusiasm during the boring meeting.
Example
She couldn't fake being happy anymore; her true feelings showed.
Example
Why would someone fake their identity online?
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