word
Pretending
Pree-TEH-ndihng
/priːˈtɛndɪŋ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
pretending
Dictionary meaning
The act of giving a false appearance.
Examples
- The dog was pretending to be dead.
Synonyms: pretense
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