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mock

Pronunciation: [mɑk]

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Learn how to use mock in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “behavior”

(verb) to make fun of someone or something in a playful or mean way. It's like pretending to be someone else in a silly way to laugh at them.

Example

The kids all laughed and pretended to mock their favorite superhero.

Example

She didn’t mock her friend, even when he made a mistake in class.

Example

Why do you feel the need to mock people who are different from you?

Context: “behavior”

(noun) an act of making fun of someone or something. It is when people tease or imitate others to be funny or hurtful.

Example

His mock of the teacher made the class laugh but was still light-hearted.

Example

The mock at the school talent show was not funny; it upset some students.

Example

Did you see the mock of the singer at the last concert?

Context: “similarity”

(adjective) something that is imitation or not real. Like a mock exam which is meant to simulate a real test without any consequences.

Example

They took mock exams to prepare for the real ones next week.

Example

He didn't perform well on the mock test, but he's ready for the real one.

Example

What topics will be covered in the mock presentation?

How to pronounce mock

Pronunciation: [mɑk]

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