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genuine

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈdʒenjuɪn/

genuine means: Really what it is claimed to be, rather than a copy or something false.

adjective

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Really what it is claimed to be, rather than a copy or something false.

  • This bag is made of genuine leather.
  • Is that signature genuine?
  • Experts confirmed that the painting was genuine.

Similar words: real, authentic

Opposites: fake, counterfeit

Common phrases: genuine leather, genuine diamond, genuine article, genuine materials

Questions about genuine

What does genuine mean?

Really what it is claimed to be, rather than a copy or something false.

What is genuine in other languages?

Türkçe: gerçek · Español: auténtico · Français: authentique · Deutsch: echt · Italiano: autentico · 日本語: 本物の

How do you pronounce genuine?

It is pronounced /ˈdʒenjuɪn/.

How do you use genuine in a sentence?

This bag is made of genuine leather. Is that signature genuine?

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