forgery
Forgery (noun) means the crime of faking a document, signature, or artwork to deceive people. Example: “He was sentenced to five years for forgery.”
How to use forgery
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the crime of faking something, or the fake item itself.
Word forms
forgeries plural
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Etymology
From forge + -ery, ultimately from Latin fabricārī ("to construct, fabricate").
Synonyms
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Rhymes for forgery
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What does “forgery” mean?
The word “forgery” means the crime of faking a document, signature, or artwork to deceive people. In plain terms, either the crime of faking something, or the fake item itself.
How do you pronounce “forgery”?
“Forgery” is pronounced FAW-juhr-ih (/ˈfɔːɹ.d͡ʒəɹ.ɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “forgery” in a sentence?
Here is “forgery” used in a sentence: “He was sentenced to five years for forgery.”
What is another word for “forgery”?
Words with a similar meaning to “forgery” include counterfeit and fake.
What part of speech is “forgery”?
“Forgery” is a noun.
Where does the word “forgery” come from?
The word “forgery” comes from Latin. From forge + -ery, ultimately from Latin fabricārī ("to construct, fabricate").
Is “forgery” a common word?
“Forgery” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “forgery” have?
“Forgery” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the crime of faking a document, signature, or artwork to deceive people.