fake
11 points
English
4 letters
Very common
Commonness #1,555
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be
verb
make a copy of with the intent to deceive
adjective
fraudulent; having a misleading appearance
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/fˈeɪk/ · 1 syllable · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural fakes
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
(football) a deceptive move made by a football player
make a copy of with the intent to deceive
tamper, with the purpose of deception
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Crossword clues
- “A trick; a swindle.” web-def
- “Another word for bastard” gen-syn
- “fraudulent; having a misleading appearance” wn-def
- “make a copy of with the intent to deceive” wn-def
- “One of the circles or windings of a cable or hawser, as it lies in a coil; a single turn or coil.” web-def
- “something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be” wn-def
Anagrams
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