Cool MateMeaning of Pretending
The act of acting as if something is not real or true.
In simple words: Acting as if something is true when it is not.
Pretending in a sentence
- She is pretending to be a doctor for the school play.
- He was pretending that he didn't hear her.
- The children are pretending to cook in their play kitchen.
- I caught him pretending to be busy when he was actually free.
- Pretending to be happy, she hid her true feelings.
- They enjoyed pretending as if they were on an adventure.
How to use Pretending
Used in both casual and formal contexts, but can imply deceit in negative situations. Avoid in serious discussions.
Grammar pattern
standalone verb
Memory hint
Think of 'pretend' as in 'pretend you’re a superhero' when playing.
Related words
Collocations with Pretending
- pretending game
- pretending to be
- pretending for fun
- pretending skills
Synonyms for Pretending
- feigning
- acting
- simulating
- masking
Opposites of Pretending
- revealing
- being honest
Common mistakes with Pretending
- Confused with 'pretend' - 'pretend' is the base form, 'pretending' is the gerund.
- Using 'pretending' incorrectly with verbs - it should function as an action or description.
Pretending appears in
Pretending in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
يتظاهر
التصرف وكأن شيئًا ما صحيح وهو ليس كذلك.
- Bengaliবাংলা
ভান
এমন ভাব করা যেন কিছু সত্যি যখন তা নয়।
- GermanDeutsch
Vortäuschen, So tun als ob
So tun, als ob etwas wahr wäre, obwohl es das nicht ist.
- SpanishEspañol
Fingir, Pretender
Actuar como si algo fuera verdad cuando no lo es.
- Persianفارسی
وانمود کردن، تظاهر کردن
طوری رفتار کردن که انگار چیزی درست است در حالی که نیست.
- FrenchFrançais
Faire semblant
Agir comme si quelque chose était vrai alors que ce n'est pas le cas.
- Hindiहिन्दी
ढोंग करना
ऐसा दिखावा करना जैसे कोई बात सच हो जबकि वह न हो।
- ItalianItaliano
Fingere
Comportarsi come se qualcosa fosse vero quando non lo è.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Fingindo
Agir como se algo fosse verdade quando não é.
- RussianРусский
Притворство, делать вид
Делать вид, что что-то правда, хотя это не так.
- Urduاردو
ڈرامہ بازی، بہروپ بھرنا
ایسا ظاہر کرنا جیسے کوئی چیز سچی ہو جبکہ وہ نہ ہو۔
- Chinese中文
假装
假装某事是真的，但实际上不是。
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Frequently asked questions about Pretending
What does Pretending mean?
Acting as if something is true when it is not.
What is the definition of Pretending?
The act of acting as if something is not real or true.
How do you use Pretending in a sentence?
She is pretending to be a doctor for the school play.
Can you give another example of Pretending?
He was pretending that he didn't hear her.
What are synonyms for Pretending?
Common alternatives include feigning, acting, simulating, masking.
What is the opposite of Pretending?
Opposite meanings include revealing, being honest.
What words go with Pretending?
It commonly pairs with pretending game, pretending to be, pretending for fun, pretending skills.
What are common mistakes when using Pretending?
Confused with 'pretend' - 'pretend' is the base form, 'pretending' is the gerund. Using 'pretending' incorrectly with verbs - it should function as an action or description.
How do you pronounce Pretending?
US: //prɪˈtɛndɪŋ//, UK: //prɪˈtɛndɪŋ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Pretending?
Used in both casual and formal contexts, but can imply deceit in negative situations. Avoid in serious discussions.