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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Fake vs. Unreal

What is the difference in connotation of the words "fake" and "unreal"?
  

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Hi, Instead of repeating the dictonary definitions, let me just highlight a couple of aspects for you. unreal - imaginary, relating to an illusion. eg I'm never upset by my bad dreams.

  • Hi, Instead of repeating the dictonary definitions, let me just highlight a couple of aspects for you.
  • unreal - imaginary, relating to an illusion.
  • eg I'm never upset by my bad dreams.
  • They are unreal.
  • fake - involves an intention to deceive.
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Hi,

Instead of repeating the dictonary definitions, let me just highlight a couple of aspects for you.

unreal - imaginary, relating to an illusion. eg I'm never upset by my bad dreams. They are unreal.

fake - involves an intention to deceive. eg This is a fake $20 bill. The word 'fake' can also be a noun.

Clive

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