forged

word · lemma: forge

/ˈfɔɹdʒd/
forjd
/fˈɔːdʒd/
fawjd

Definition

'Forged' means made by shaping metal using heat and hammering, or it refers to something that has been faked or illegally copied, such as a document or signature.

Usage & Nuances

'Forged' is often used for fake documents, signatures, artwork, or money ('forged passport'). In metalwork, it means genuinely shaped metal (e.g., 'forged iron'). Context tells you if it's about making something illegal or about metalworking.

Example Sentences

This is a forged signature on the check.

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He was arrested for using a forged passport.

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The sword is made from forged steel.

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The painting was actually a forged copy, not the original.

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Those old gates were beautifully forged by hand.

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They didn't know the documents were forged until later.

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