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Term: Counterfeit

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: An imitation or copy of something, typically with the intent to deceive or defraud.

Usage:

• The authorities confiscated a large quantity of counterfeit money in the raid.
• He was arrested for selling counterfeit luxury handbags.
• The shopkeeper unknowingly bought a counterfeit painting by a famous artist.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Made in imitation of something, with the intent to deceive.

Usage:

• The police officer spotted the counterfeit banknote and immediately alerted his colleagues.
• She was disappointed to find out that the designer shoes she purchased were counterfeit.
• My brother bought a counterfeit Rolex watch on vacation.

Sense 2: Not genuine or real.

Usage:

• The detective revealed that the famous painting displayed at the museum was a counterfeit.
• The customer discovered that the expensive bottle of wine he bought was counterfeit.
• The company took strict measures to prevent the distribution of counterfeit products.

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