What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
faker
Example
He's such a faker, he doesn't really know how to play the guitar. [faker: noun]
Example
She faked her way through the interview by pretending to have experience she didn't actually have. [faked: past tense verb]
pretender
Example
The pretender to the throne was quickly exposed as a fraud. [pretender: noun]
Example
He's just a pretender, he doesn't really have the qualifications for the job. [pretender: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Faker is more commonly used than pretender in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between faker and pretender?
Pretender is more formal than faker and is less frequently used in everyday language.
