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Made-up

usgb/ˈmeɪd ʌp/Volume
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Imaginary Concepts

Used to describe things from one's imagination, often in creative writing or storytelling.

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The author's made-up world was filled with dragons and magic.
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Fictional Narration

Use 'made-up' when talking about things that are deliberately invented for a story or game.

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The character's backstory was completely made-up for the plot.
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Not Based on Facts

'Made-up' can imply exaggeration or deceit when facts are expected.

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He got caught in a web of made-up excuses.
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