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fakes

n. plural-only
B1 Intermediate US //ˈfeɪks// UK //fˈeɪks// fakes

n. objects or people that are not what they seem to be. You use this for things made to look like the real version to trick people.

n. objects, people, or documents that are not genuine but are intended to appear as such. Often refers to counterfeit goods or individuals who are insincere.


SIMPLE

The expert quickly realized that the paintings were fakes.

CONTEXTUAL

Customs officers seized a shipment of designer handbags that turned out to be high-quality fakes.

COMPLEX

In an era of sophisticated digital manipulation, distinguishing between authentic historical records and convincing fakes has become a primary challenge for modern archivists.

Synonyms
Usage

The plural form of 'fake'; functions as a countable noun when referring to individual counterfeit items.

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