COUNTERFEIT
/ˈkaʊn.tɚˌfɪt/
11 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb, adjective
Definition of COUNTERFEIT
A non-genuine article; a fake.
One who counterfeits; a counterfeiter.
That which resembles another thing; a likeness; a portrait; a counterpart.
To falsely produce what appears to be official or valid; to produce a forged copy of.
"to counterfeit the signature of another, coins, notes, etc."
To produce a faithful copy of.
To feign; to mimic.
"to counterfeit the voice of another person"
False, especially of money; intended to deceive or carry appearance of being genuine.
"This counterfeit watch looks like the real thing, but it broke a week after I bought it."
Inauthentic.
"counterfeit sympathy"
Examples of COUNTERFEIT in a Sentence
- "to counterfeit the signature of another, coins, notes, etc."
- "to counterfeit the voice of another person"
- "This counterfeit watch looks like the real thing, but it broke a week after I bought it."
- "counterfeit sympathy"
Word Details
Is COUNTERFEIT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, COUNTERFEIT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: COUNTERFEIT uses 11 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for COUNTERFEIT
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | o | u | n | t | e | r | f | e | i | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in COUNTERFEIT
100 words from the letters in COUNTERFEIT
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How to Use COUNTERFEIT in Word Games
COUNTERFEIT is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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