English · Word Candidate

forged

/fɔːd͡ʒd/

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Meaning · English

Fake (as documents); falsified.

Adjective

Forged identification documents were used to enter the building.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Fabricated by forging or at a forge, by working hot metal

Adjective

The blacksmith made an expertly forged horseshoe by beating the red hot metal with his hammer.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “forged” mean?

Fake (as documents); falsified.

Is “forged” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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