Forged

/fɔrdʒd/

Meaning & Definition

verb

Past tense of forge; to create or form, especially by heating and hammering.

The blacksmith forged a beautiful sword from raw steel.

To produce a fraudulent copy or imitation of something.

He forged the signature on the painting to make it seem valuable.

To move forward or advance gradually.

They forged ahead despite the difficult weather conditions.

adjective

Describing something that has been created or shaped, especially in a strong and enduring way.

Their forged friendship lasted through many trials.

The word 'forged' comes from the Old English 'forgian', meaning to shape or create.

forged in fire

Created or shaped through intense struggle or effort.

forged ahead

Continued moving forward despite difficulties.

forged documents

Fake or counterfeit papers that are made to appear genuine.

forge

A place where metal is heated and shaped.

forgery

The action of forging documents or art.

forger

A person who falsifies documents.

To create something fake or fraudulent.

He really forged those grades to get into college.

To move quickly or decisively in a new direction.

After making a mistake, she forged a new plan.