Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

fake

Adjective / Noun / Verb
/feɪk/
Definition
Not real; a counterfeit or imitation.
Examples
  • The painting was declared a fake by art experts.
  • She wore a fake fur coat that looked very convincing.
  • He tried to fake his way through the exam by copying others.
Meaning
The term ‘fake’ refers to something that has been made to appear genuine but is actually false or deceptive.
Synonyms
  • Counterfeit
  • Imitation
  • Fraudulent
  • False