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Word: Fake
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
late 18th century (originally slang): origin uncertain; perhaps ultimately related to German fegen ‘sweep, thrash’. Compare with fig
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
feɪk
Dialects: British English
Definition:
not genuine; imitation or counterfeit
Short Definition:not genuine
Examples:- she got on the plane with a fake passport
- fake designer clothing
- a fake Cockney accent
Word: Fake
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
feɪk
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a thing that is not genuine; a forgery or sham
Short Definition:forgery or sham
Examples:- fakes of Old Masters
Word: Fake
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
feɪk
Dialects: British English
Definition:
forge or counterfeit (something)
Short Definition:forge or counterfeit
Examples:- she faked her spouse's signature
- a faked exit visa
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