Make-believe (Adjective)
Meaning
Imagined as in a play; "the make-believe world of theater"; "play money"; "dangling their legs in the water to catch pretend fish".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The children created a make-believe kingdom in the backyard with cardboard boxes and blankets.
- In the make-believe world of theater, actors bring fictional characters to life.
- The pretend money in the play store allowed kids to practice their shopping skills.
- The kids spent hours in the make-believe restaurant, taking turns playing chef and customer.
- The children sat on the dock, dangling their legs in the water to catch make-believe fish.