Meaning
Made to look like something real, so that people are tricked.
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Word origin
First seen in English thieves slang in the eighteenth century. Where it came from before that is not certain.
- Origin
- English
- Root
- fake
Examples
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"Fake" goes before the noun, like most adjectives.
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A fake smile is one you do not really feel.
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"Fake" often describes copies of expensive things.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 15, lesson 4: fake, health, advice and 7 more words.