Counterfeits Meaning in English
word · lemma: counterfeit
ˈkaʊntɝˌfɪts
KOWN-ter-fits
kˈaʊntəfˌɪts
KOWN-tuh-fits
Definition
Objects or documents made to look like real ones, but are fake, especially money, products, or art.
Usage & Nuances
Usually formal or legal context; refers to illegal fake versions. Common with 'counterfeit money', 'counterfeit goods', 'counterfeit documents'. Do not confuse with 'replicas' (legal copies).
Spanish: falsificacionesPortuguese (BR): falsificaçõesPortuguese (PT): falsificaçõesChinese (Simplified): 假货Chinese (Traditional): 假貨Hindi: नकली वस्तुएँArabic: المُزَوَّراتBengali: জাল জিনিসপত্র - জাল দলিলRussian: подделкиJapanese: 偽物 - 模造品Vietnamese: hàng giảKorean: 위조품Turkish: sahte ürünler - sahte belgelerUrdu: جعلی اشیاءIndonesian: barang palsu
Example Sentences
The police found many counterfeits at the market.
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Some people sell counterfeits online.
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You should watch out for counterfeits when buying luxury goods.
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Authorities destroyed thousands of counterfeits last year.
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She was surprised by how real the counterfeits looked.
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Collectors can usually spot counterfeits right away.
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