counterfeit (**카운**터핏) — made in exact imitation of something valuable with the intention to deceive or defraud
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: made in exact imitation of something valuable with the intention to deceive or defraud
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkaʊntərˌfɪt/
Korean meaning: 진짜처럼 만든 가짜의, 위조된
Korean pronunciation: **카운**터핏
Example Sentences
- My friend bought a counterfeit iPhone and wondered why Siri spoke only Chinese!
- The counterfeit designer handbag fell apart after one day of use.
- Security features make it harder to counterfeit modern banknotes.
counterfeit
ADJECTIVE//ˈkaʊntərˌfɪt//
made in exact imitation of something valuable with the intention to deceive or defraud
A counterfeit money operation discovered by detectives in underground workshop
Counterfeit deceit meets the light — truth's inspection reveals what lies can't fight
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'contrefait', meaning 'made in imitation', derived from 'contre' (against) and 'fait' (made), ultimately from Latin 'facere' (to make). The word entered English in the 14th century to describe fraudulent imitations.
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📝Examples
“My friend bought a counterfeit iPhone and wondered why Siri spoke only Chinese!”
“The counterfeit designer handbag fell apart after one day of use.”
“Security features make it harder to counterfeit modern banknotes.”
“He tried to pay with counterfeit money, but the cashier immediately noticed something was fishy.”
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