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cop·y

copy

 
 
pronunciation:
ka pi
parts of speech:
noun, verb
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part of speech: noun
inflections: copies
definition 1: something that looks exactly like another.
That picture is a copy of the original painting.
synonyms:
duplicate, imitation, reproduction
antonyms:
original
similar words:
counterfeit, facsimile, fake, image
definition 2: one of a number of books, magazines, photographs, or scores of music that were printed at the same time.
I have a copy of that book.
synonyms:
print, reproduction
antonyms:
original
 
part of speech: verb
inflections: copies, copying, copied
definition 1: to make a copy of.
I copied the spelling list in my best handwriting.
synonyms:
duplicate, reproduce
similar words:
counterfeit, forge, imitate, lift
definition 2: to do something in the same way as another; imitate.
Lisa copied her friend's style of dress.
synonyms:
imitate, mimic
antonyms:
originate
similar words:
ape, echo, impersonate, mock, parrot
definition 3: to be copied.
Photographs do not copy well on that machine.
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