How Do You Spell COUNTERFEIT?

Pronunciation: [kˈa͡ʊntəfˌɪt] (IPA)

Counterfeit is a term that refers to something made to look like an original, but is actually fake or fraudulent. The spelling of this word can be broken down using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as /kaʊntərfɪt/. The first syllable "count" is pronounced as "kaʊnt" and the second syllable "er" is pronounced as "ər". The final syllable "feit" is pronounced with a short "i" sound, like "fɪt". This word can be a bit tricky to spell, but using the IPA can help ensure accurate pronunciation and spelling.

COUNTERFEIT Meaning and Definition

1. Counterfeit is an adjective that describes something being fake, false, or imitative in nature. It refers to a fraudulent or unauthorized imitation or replica designed to deceive and pass off as genuine or authentic. The term can be applied to various objects, including money, art, documents, merchandise, or any other item intended for trade or identification.

   In the context of currency, counterfeit refers to the reproduction or creation of fake money that closely resembles legal tender but is manufactured with the intention of misleading others and fraudulently acquiring goods or services. Counterfeit bills are often produced using advanced printing techniques and materials to mimic the appearance of genuine banknotes, making them difficult to detect at first glance.

   Similarly, counterfeit products are replicas or imitations of branded items, usually intended to deceive consumers into believing they are purchasing a genuine article. These fake items are typically produced with lower quality materials and workmanship, aiming to exploit the reputation and popularity of the original brand.

   Counterfeit can also describe forged documents or false identities, such as fake passports, identification cards, or driver's licenses, intended for illegal activities. These fraudulent documents are created with the intention of deceiving authorities and gaining unauthorized access or privileges.

   Ultimately, counterfeit refers to any imitation or replica of authenticated or authorized goods or documents, crafted with the aim of misleading others and acting in a manner that is unlawful or dishonest.

2. • To copy or imitate without authority or right; to forge; to imitate with a view to deceive; to feign; to dissemble.

   • False; forged; made in imitation of something else; not genuine.

   • A cheat or impostor; one who pretends to be what he is not; that which is made in imitation of something else.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for COUNTERFEIT *

• counterfiet 53.6945812%
• countefeit 4.9261083%
• conterfit 3.9408866%
• conterfeit 2.4630541%
• counterfeir 1.4778325%
• countefeir 0.9852216%
• counterfeite 0.9852216%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for COUNTERFEIT

• counterfait
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• Counterfelt

Etymology of COUNTERFEIT

The word "counterfeit" has its origins in the Middle English term "countrefet" which was derived from the French word "contrefait", meaning "imitated" or "copied". The French word is a combination of "contre" meaning "against" and "fait" meaning "made" or "done". So, "counterfeit" originally meant something that was made or done against the original or genuine item, usually referring to fake or forged objects, especially currency or documents.

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Plural form of COUNTERFEIT is COUNTERFEITS

Conjugate verb Counterfeit

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have counterfeited

you would have counterfeited

he/she/it would have counterfeited

we would have counterfeited

they would have counterfeited

I would have counterfeit

you would have counterfeit

he/she/it would have counterfeit

we would have counterfeit

they would have counterfeit

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been counterfeiting

you would have been counterfeiting

he/she/it would have been counterfeiting

we would have been counterfeiting

they would have been counterfeiting

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would counterfeit

you would counterfeit

he/she/it would counterfeit

we would counterfeit

they would counterfeit

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be counterfeiting

you would be counterfeiting

he/she/it would be counterfeiting

we would be counterfeiting

they would be counterfeiting

FUTURE

I will counterfeit

you will counterfeit

he/she/it will counterfeit

we will counterfeit

they will counterfeit

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be counterfeiting

you will be counterfeiting

he/she/it will be counterfeiting

we will be counterfeiting

they will be counterfeiting

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have counterfeited

you will have counterfeited

he/she/it will have counterfeited

we will have counterfeited

they will have counterfeited

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been counterfeiting

you will have been counterfeiting

he/she/it will have been counterfeiting

we will have been counterfeiting

they will have been counterfeiting

IMPERATIVE

you counterfeit

we let´s counterfeit

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to counterfeit

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was counterfeiting

you were counterfeiting

he/she/it was counterfeiting

we were counterfeiting

they were counterfeiting

PAST PARTICIPLE

counterfeited

PAST PERFECT

I had counterfeited

you had counterfeited

he/she/it had counterfeited

we had counterfeited

they had counterfeited

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been counterfeiting

you had been counterfeiting

he/she/it had been counterfeiting

we had been counterfeiting

they had been counterfeiting

PRESENT

I counterfeit

you counterfeit

he/she/it counterfeits

we counterfeit

they counterfeit

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am counterfeiting

you are counterfeiting

he/she/it is counterfeiting

we are counterfeiting

they are counterfeiting

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

counterfeiting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have counterfeited

you have counterfeited

he/she/it has counterfeited

we have counterfeited

they have counterfeited

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been counterfeiting

you have been counterfeiting

he/she/it has been counterfeiting

we have been counterfeiting

they have been counterfeiting

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it counterfeit

SIMPLE PAST

I counterfeited

you counterfeited

he/she/it counterfeited

we counterfeited

they counterfeited