fake
Translation
fake, imitation, fraud, impostor
Examples
The painting was a clever fake.
The painting was a clever fake.
I think he is a complete fake.
I think he is a complete fake.
Grammar Patterns
a/the ((fake)) a counterfeit object or an impostor That painting is a fake.
Similar Words
Synonyms: imitation, counterfeit; Antonyms: original, genuine
Etymology
From the Italian word 'facciare', meaning 'to make'.
Memory Tips
'Fake' rhymes with 'make'. Think of it as something 'made' to deceive someone.