Meaning
- Authentic means genuine, real, or true. It describes something that is not fake, copied, or artificial.
- It can also refer to being true to one’s character or origin.
Grammar and Usage
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Part of speech: Adjective
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Used to describe things (documents, objects, products) or people (behavior, feelings).
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Sentence structures:
- "authentic + noun" → authentic document, authentic experience, authentic cuisine
- "be authentic" → Her emotions were authentic.
Common Phrases
- authentic self
- authentic experience
- authentic cuisine
- authentic document
- authentic voice
Collocations
- Noun + authentic: document, account, product, signature
- Authentic + noun: feeling, emotion, culture, relationship, leader
- Verb + authentic: remain authentic, appear authentic, feel authentic
Examples
- The museum displayed an authentic letter written by the famous poet.
- This restaurant serves authentic Italian pizza.
- She always tries to remain authentic in her interactions with others.
- The witness gave an authentic account of what happened.
- Tourists often look for authentic cultural experiences.
- His emotions seemed completely authentic, not staged.
- The certificate proved that the painting was authentic.
- Being authentic helps build trust in relationships.
Synonyms or Related
- genuine
- real
- true
- original
- legitimate
Antonym
- fake
- false
- counterfeit
- inauthentic
- artificial