📄copy

verb
/ˈkɒpi/

Meaning

to make a duplicate or reproduction of something
to make an identical reproduction of something

Example Sentences

She copied the notes from the board.

Please copy this document for the meeting.

Example Expressions

carbon copy

Synonyms

duplicate, reproduce, replicate, imitate, transcribe
Entry 1
duplicate, reproduce, replicate, imitate, transcribe
Entry 2
duplicate, reproduce, replicate, imitate

Antonyms

originate, create, innovate, invent
Entry 1
originate, create, innovate
Entry 2
create, originate, invent

Collocations

copy machine, copy file, copy text, make a copy, copy documents, copy exactly, copy files, copy carefully, copy and paste
Entry 1
copy machine, copy file, copy text, make a copy
Entry 2
copy documents, copy exactly, copy files, copy carefully, copy and paste

More Example Sentences

They strongly deny copying anything.

This copy is inferior to the original.

He is confident enough not to copy others.

We are confident enough not to copy others.

He is guilty of copying someone else’s work.

Could I keep a copy of the lease for my records?

These rules prevent students from copying answers.

I am keeping a copy of this letter for my own records.

I am also sending a copy of my complaint to the relevant regulatory body.

Related Vocabularies

To become limp, weak, or drooping, often due to lack of water or energy.
To reduce the severity of damage or problems.
To break suddenly into many small pieces.
to get back something that was lost or taken away
to continue to exist or happen for a period of time; to endure
To make less severe, serious, or painful; to reduce the intensity or impact of something harmful.

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