Basic Details
Word: Fake
Part of Speech: Adjective / Noun / Verb
Meaning: Something that is not real or is a copy of something genuine; to pretend or make something untrue.
Synonyms: Imitation, counterfeit, sham
Antonyms: Genuine, real, authentic
Idioms and Phrases
- Fake it till you make it: To pretend to be successful or confident until you actually become that way. Example: "At first, she felt nervous during her presentation, but she decided to fake it till she made it."
- All that glitters is not gold: Things that look valuable or real might actually be fake or worthless. Example: "The flashy watch turned out to be fake; all that glitters is not gold."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The artist was upset when someone tried to sell a fake version of her painting.
Example 2: He wore a fake smile to hide his disappointment when he missed the winning goal.
Example 3: It's important to spot fake news to avoid spreading misinformation online.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the first recorded use of the word "fake" dates back to the 19th century, and it originally described an imitation of goods and merchandise?
Famous Quote
"The fake news is just a way to distract you from what's really going on." Donald Trump
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "fake" mean?
a) Something real
b) Something that is not genuine
c) A type of food
d) A natural phenomenon
Answer: b) Something that is not genuine
2. Which of these is a synonym of "fake"?
a) Authentic
b) Counterfeit
c) Original
d) True
Answer: b) Counterfeit
3. Which of these correctly describes what is opposite to "fake"?
a) A fake item
b) A real item
c) An imitation
d) A copy
Answer: b) A real item
4. Which sentence uses "fake" correctly?
a) She showed me a fake dinosaur fossil she bought at the museum.
b) The weather is fake today.
c) He eats fake food for dinner.
d) The athlete ran fake in the race.
Answer: a) She showed me a fake dinosaur fossil she bought at the museum.
5. What does the idiom "fake it till you make it" mean?
a) Pretending to know something until you really learn it
b) To drive a fake car
c) To wear fake clothes
d) To show fake emotions
Answer: a) Pretending to know something until you really learn it
