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- US Pronunciation
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- [im-pos-ter]
- /ɪmˈpɒs tər/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [im-pos-ter]
- /ɪmˈpɒs tər/
Definitions of imposter word
- noun imposter a tax; tribute; duty. 1
- noun imposter a customs duty. 1
- noun imposter Horse Racing. the weight assigned to a horse in a race. 1
- verb with object imposter to determine customs duties on, according to the kind of imports. 1
- noun imposter Someone who attempts to deceive by using an assumed name or identity or other devious disguise. 1
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Origin of imposter
First appearance:
before 1580 One of the 35% oldest English words
1580-90; < Late Latin, equivalent to Latin impos(i)-, variant stem of impōnere to deceive, place on (see impone) + -tor -tor
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Parts of speech for Imposter
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determiner
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imposter popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for imposter
noun imposter
- con artist — A con artist is someone who tricks other people into giving them their money or property.
- quack — a fraudulent or ignorant pretender to medical skill.
- fraud — deceit, trickery, sharp practice, or breach of confidence, perpetrated for profit or to gain some unfair or dishonest advantage.
- phony — not real or genuine; fake; counterfeit: a phony diamond.
- cheat — When someone cheats, they do not obey a set of rules which they should be obeying, for example in a game or exam.
Antonyms for imposter
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