Pronunciation: /feɪk/
noun a person or thing that is not genuine; a forgery or imitation
A1 I bought a fake watch from the street vendor.
A2 She was wearing a fake fur coat.
B1 The counterfeit money was difficult to detect.
B2 The fake news spread quickly on social media.
C1 The art expert could easily spot the fake painting.
C2 The fake diamond was so convincing that even the jeweler was fooled.
adjective not genuine; counterfeit
A1 She bought a fake designer handbag from the street vendor.
A2 The painting looked real at first, but upon closer inspection, it was revealed to be fake.
B1 The news article turned out to be fake, spreading misinformation.
B2 The company was exposed for selling fake products to unsuspecting customers.
C1 The documentary revealed the extent of the fake news industry and its impact on society.
C2 The expert was able to identify the fake artifacts with precision and expertise.
formal The company was accused of producing fake documents to support their claim.
informal I can't believe she bought that fake designer bag.
slang That guy is so fake, he can't be trusted.
figurative His smile looked fake, like it was painted on.
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