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The correct spelling is counterfeit.
How to pronounce counterfeit
/ˈkaʊn.tɚˌfɪt/
nounIPA: /ˈkaʊn.tɚˌfɪt/
Say it like: Cow-nte-rfa-yt
The correct spelling is counterfeit. A non-genuine article; a fake. For example: "to counterfeit the signature of another, coins, notes, etc."
Usage Examples
“to counterfeit the signature of another, coins, notes, etc.”
“to counterfeit the voice of another person”
“This counterfeit watch looks like the real thing, but it broke a week after I bought it.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A non-genuine article; a fake.
- 2.One who counterfeits; a counterfeiter.
- 3.That which resembles another thing; a likeness; a portrait; a counterpart.
- 4.An impostor; a cheat.
verb
- 1.To falsely produce what appears to be official or valid; to produce a forged copy of.
- 2.To produce a faithful copy of.
- 3.To feign; to mimic.
- 4.(usually "be counterfeited") Of a turn or river card, to invalidate a player's hand by making a better hand on the board.
adjective
- 1.False, especially of money; intended to deceive or carry appearance of being genuine.
- 2.Inauthentic.
- 3.Assuming the appearance of something; deceitful; hypocritical.
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