counterfeit
/ˈkaʊntərfɪt/
coun · ter · feit
ˈkaʊn · tər · fɪt
English Definition
adj./n./v. fake, not genuine
Significado en Español
falsificado, falso
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
giả mạo, hàng giả
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Example Sentence
This bill is counterfeit.
这是假钞。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
counter(opposite)+feit(make)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for the word “counterfeit”?
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A
Genuine
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B
Fake
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C
Original
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D
Authentic
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B — Fake.
“counterfeit” means adj./n./v. fake, not genuine
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The sharp-eyed clerk quickly spotted the ______ twenty-dollar bill.
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A
genuine
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B
authentic
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C
real
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D
counterfeit
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D — counterfeit.
“counterfeit” means adj./n./v. fake, not genuine
Common questions about “counterfeit”
What does “counterfeit” mean?
counterfeit — adj./n./v. fake, not genuine. In Chinese: 伪造的，假冒的，伪造.
How do you pronounce “counterfeit”?
counterfeit is pronounced /ˈkaʊntərfɪt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: coun · ter · feit.
How do you use “counterfeit” in a sentence?
This bill is counterfeit. (这是假钞。)
What are synonyms for “counterfeit”?
fake, forgery — all close in meaning to counterfeit (adj./n./v. fake, not genuine).
Is “counterfeit” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. counterfeit appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “counterfeit”?
counter(opposite)+feit(make)
