forged
/fɔːdʒ/ (bre, ipa) · [fˈɔrdʒd] /fɔːrdʒ/ (ame, ipa) · [fˈɔrdʒd] /ˈfȯrjd/ (ame, mw)
forged — verb
- forgedpresent simple I / you / we / they
- forgeds3rd person singular
- forgeding-ing form
- forgededpast simple
1. produced a fake version of a document, signature, banknote, or work of art and p
produced a fake version of a document, signature, banknote, or work of art and presented it as real, usually to cheat someone or break the law.
Dimitri forged his uncle's signature on the cheque to drain the savings account.
forged + possessive + signature
Police said the gang forged hundreds of passports in a flat near the harbour.
forged + plural document noun
The teenager forged a doctor's note so she could skip the school exam on Friday.
Auction experts proved that Fatima had forged the artist's name on the small oil painting.
At the bank, Felix forged the branch stamp on the loan papers.
- counterfeit
more formal; usually for money or branded goods
- fake
general; covers any kind of imitation
- falsify
for documents and records; suggests altering as well as creating
文法句型
forge + noun (document, signature, banknote)
用法筆記
Object is almost always something whose value depends on being authentic: signature, document, currency, artwork, official seal. Often used in the passive: 'a forged passport'.
常見錯誤
2. built up something valuable — such as a friendship, career, or agreement — throu
built up something valuable — such as a friendship, career, or agreement — through hard, steady work over a long time.
Aiko and Manuela forged a close friendship while sharing a flat in Madrid.
forged + friendship (typical collocation)
The two leaders forged an agreement on tariffs after six days of difficult talks.
forged + agreement / deal
Esperanza forged a career in journalism by writing every weekend for small local papers.
Through quiet diplomacy, the small island nation forged strong trade links across the Pacific.
Kenji forged a partnership with a local farmer to supply fresh vegetables to his restaurant.
- break
for relationships and agreements
文法句型
forge + abstract noun (friendship, career, agreement)
用法筆記
Objects are abstract and positive: friendship, alliance, partnership, agreement, career, identity, reputation. Suggests effort and slow construction, not a quick decision.
常見錯誤
3. moved ahead with a sudden burst of speed or energy, often pulling clear of other
moved ahead with a sudden burst of speed or energy, often pulling clear of others in a race, debate, or process.
On the final lap, Olamide forged ahead and finished two seconds clear.
forged ahead (most common pattern)
The yellow taxi forged forward through the heavy snow toward the airport entrance.
forged forward (with vehicle)
Sofia forged ahead of the other speakers and reached the microphone first.
Despite the rough weather, the small fishing boat forged into the open sea.
- surge
stronger; suggests a wave of movement
- push ahead
more general; less implication of speed
- press on
emphasises continuing despite difficulty
文法句型
forge + ahead / forward / into
用法筆記
Almost always used with 'ahead', 'forward', or 'into'. Suggests strong, sustained effort against some resistance — a runner pulling away, a ship pushing through waves. Bare 'forge' without these particles sounds wrong here.
常見錯誤
4. shaped a metal object — such as a sword, horseshoe, or blade — by heating the me
shaped a metal object — such as a sword, horseshoe, or blade — by heating the metal in a fire and then hammering it into the form needed.
The village blacksmith forged a new set of horseshoes for the farmer's two grey mares.
forged + traditional metal object
Adebayo forged the iron blade for hours before cooling it in water.
forged + blade / weapon
In the old workshop, Hiroshi forged garden tools from scrap steel his neighbour brought him.
The museum showed how medieval smiths forged armour piece by piece beside a roaring fire.
- hammer out
literal; also figurative for agreements
- shape
general; less specialised
文法句型
forge + metal noun (sword, horseshoe, blade)
用法筆記
Concrete, physical sense: object is always metal, the process always involves heat and hammering. Subject is typically a blacksmith, smith, or skilled craftsperson. This is the literal sense that the abstract sense 2 (forge a friendship) is built from.
常見錯誤
forged — adjective
- forgedpositive
- forgedercomparative
- forgedestsuperlative
1. made from metal through heavy pressure or repeated hammer blows, sometimes after
made from metal through heavy pressure or repeated hammer blows, sometimes after the piece has first been heated.
The bridge uses forged steel joints to hold the heaviest trucks.
forged + steel part
Mei chose a forged kitchen knife because the blade stayed strong.
forged + kitchen tool
The factory replaced the cracked bolt with a forged one from Germany.
This old gate still hangs on forged hinges made by local smiths.
- cast
for metal poured into a mould instead of hammered into shape
文法句型
forged + metal noun (steel, knife, bolt)
用法筆記
Usually appears before a metal noun such as steel, blade, hinge, or bolt. It describes how the metal was shaped, not whether it is genuine or fake.
常見錯誤
2. made as a dishonest imitation of a real document, signature, or object.
made as a dishonest imitation of a real document, signature, or object.
Border officers found a forged passport hidden inside Karim's boot.
forged + official document
The museum removed the forged painting before the charity sale began.
forged + artwork
A forged school letter reached Noa's parents before the principal called.
Bank staff rejected the forged cheque as soon as it reached the counter.
- fake
general and less formal
- counterfeit
more formal; especially common for money and branded goods
- false
common for documents, statements, or details
- genuine
emphasises that the item is real and authentic
文法句型
forged + document noun (passport, cheque, letter)
用法筆記
Most often describes papers, signatures, artworks, or official marks whose value depends on being authentic. Commonly used in passive-style noun phrases such as 'a forged passport' or 'a forged signature'.