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counterfeit vs fake
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| counterfeitadjective/ˈkaʊn.tər.fɪt/ | Meaning made as a copy of something valuable, such as money or brand goods, to trick people | Goes with counterfeit money | Example The police found a warehouse full of counterfeit handbags. |
| fakeadjective/feɪk/ | Meaning not real, but made to look or seem real in order to trick people | Goes with fake news | Example The police found a bag full of fake money in the car. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
He was arrested for traveling with a passport.