Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Created through a process of shaping metal by heating and hammering: Refers to objects, typically metal, that have been formed by applying force while the material is hot and malleable.
   • Produced fraudulently; counterfeit: Refers to something, especially a document, signature, or item of value, that has been created or altered with the intent to deceive or defraud.

Usage Examples

• Adjective (Shaped Metal):

  • The blacksmith held up the forged iron gate.
  • The sword was beautifully forged from a single piece of steel.

• Adjective (Fraudulent/Counterfeit):

  • The bank discovered the check had a forged signature.
  • He was arrested for trying to pass forged currency.

Advanced Usage

• "Forged in fire": A phrase often used metaphorically to describe something (e.g., a person's character, a relationship, an alliance) that has been strengthened and proven through difficult trials or challenges.

  • Their friendship was forged in the fire of shared adversity.

• "Forged document": A specific legal and security term for any document that has been falsely made or altered.

  • Presenting a forged passport at the border is a serious crime.

Variants and Related Words

• Forge (verb): The action of shaping metal or creating something fraudulent.

  • They learned to forge iron into tools.
  • Criminals attempt to forge official documents.

• Forgery (noun): The crime of producing a forged item, or the forged item itself.

  • He was convicted of forgery.
  • The painting was discovered to be a forgery.

• Forger (noun): A person who commits forgery.

  • The police are searching for the document forger.

Synonyms

• Shaped/Fashioned: For the metalworking sense.
• Counterfeit/Fake/Fraudulent: For the deceptive sense.

Related Phrases

• Forged ahead: This is a phrasal verb from the verb "forge" meaning to move forward steadily or with determination. It is related to the concept of shaping a path.
  • Despite the storm, the ship forged ahead.
  • She forged ahead with her plans despite the criticism.

Related Idioms

• To forge a bond/relationship/alliance: To create a strong connection through shared effort or experience.
  • The two companies forged a powerful alliance.
  • Soldiers often forge deep bonds during their service.

Adjective

1. reproduced fraudulently
   • like a bad penny...
   • a forged twenty dollar bill