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Faking
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Simple meaning
What does Faking mean?
Pretending something is real.
Dictionary definition
Pretending or making something seem real when it is not.
Example sentences
Faking in a sentence
easy
He was faking surprise.
medium
Faking an answer can cause problems.
hard
Faking may be playful in acting, but dishonest when meant to deceive.
Synonyms
Words like Faking
pretendingActing as if something is true.
fakeRelated word that supports the meaning of faking.
Antonyms
Opposite words
provingShowing something is true.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to faking, depending on context.
Word family
Faking word family
Base word
faking
noun
fakings
More than one faking.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does faking mean?
Faking means pretending something is real.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to faking?
Pretending is close in meaning to faking in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of faking?
Proving contrasts with faking.
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