Fake News: Fact and Fiction
‘Fake news’ is one of the best-known expressions of our time. But where does it come from, what does it really mean and how can you protect yourself from it? In episode one of our new series, we take a look at the word ‘fake’ itself.
Key vocabulary
fake
not real
- verb: To fake a smile. To fake a laugh. To fake being confident.
- noun: That painting’s a fake. The diamond ring is a fake.
- adjective: Sam didn’t write a fake review. Be careful of fake concert tickets.