forged

verb
UK: /fɔːdʒd/
US: /fɔːrdʒd/

  1. Made an illegal copy of something in order to deceive.

    1. The signature on the document was forged.
    2. He was arrested for using a forged passport to cross the border and enter the country.

  2. Created or shaped (metal) by heating and hammering it.

    1. The blacksmith forged the iron into a horseshoe.
    2. The metal was forged at high temperatures to increase its strength and durability for construction.

Synonyms

fake counterfeit
forged adjective

  1. Not genuine; having been illegally copied.

    1. This is a forged document.
    2. The police determined the painting was a forged masterpiece meant to be sold for high profit.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "forged" in English means: Made an illegal copy of something in order to deceive., Created or shaped (metal) by heating and hammering it..

The phonetic transcription of "forged" is /fɔːdʒd/ in British English and /fɔːrdʒd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "forged": fake, counterfeit.

Example usage of "forged": "The signature on the document was forged.". More examples on the page.