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The fake plant looked real from far away.
What does Fake mean?
Fake means not real or to pretend.
Dictionary definition
Not real or genuine; also to pretend or make something seem real.
Example sentences
Fake in a sentence
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He tried to fake a smile even though he was upset.
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Readers should check whether an image or claim is fake before sharing it.
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Practice 1
What does fake mean?
Fake can describe something not real or the action of pretending.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to fake?
Fake and false both describe something not real or not true.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of fake?
Real is the opposite of fake.
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WordFake.
Partadjective, noun, verb.
MeaningFake means not real or to pretend.
ExampleExample: The fake plant looked real from far away.
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Synonyms
Words like Fake
falseUse for something not true or not real.
imitationUse for something made to look like something else.
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Hint for students
Fake means not real or to pretend.
Common mix-up
Fake is not the same as real. Fake means fake means not real or to pretend.
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Read this model sentence: He tried to fake a smile even though he was upset. Clue words: tried, smile, though. Underline clue words that show why fake fits instead of real. Now write one new sentence that shows fake without using the word fake. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show fake?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "He tried to fake a smile even though he was upset." Why does fake fit better than real?
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