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Foundation level · Year 4 · free

fake

adjective · Say it: FAYK

What it means

Foundation

not real or genuine, but made to look real.

Lily wore a fake moustache to her friend's fancy dress party.

Similar and opposite words

Synonyms (similar meaning)

  • counterfeit
  • false
  • imitation
  • pretend

Antonyms (opposite meaning)

  • authentic
  • genuine
  • real

More examples

  • The shop sold fake flowers that looked just like real roses.

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