Copy Definition & Meaning

copy
noun
  1. a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
  2. a thing made to be similar or identical to another thing; "she made a copy of the designer dress"; "the clone was a copy of its ancestor"
  3. matter to be printed; exclusive of graphical materials
  4. material suitable for a journalistic account; "catastrophes make good copy"
verb
  1. copy down as is; "The students were made to copy the alphabet over and over"
  2. reproduce someone's behavior or looks; "The mime imitated the passers-by"; "Children often copy their parents or older siblings"
  3. reproduce or make an exact copy of; "replicate the cell"; "copy the genetic information"
  4. make a replica of; "copy that drawing"; "re-create a picture by Rembrandt"

Synonyms for copy

ape noun

any of various primates with short tails or no tail at all someone who copies the words or behavior of another person

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emulate verb

strive to equal or match, especially by imitating

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imitate verb

reproduce someone's behavior or looks; "The mime imitated the passers-by

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simulate verb

reproduce someone's behavior or looks; "The mime imitated the passers-by

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transcript noun

something that has been transcribed; a written record (usually typewritten) of dictated or recorded speech

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"Copy" in song lyrics

See how copy is used in real songs:

  • "Ditto, facsimile your master copy"
    7L & Esoteric — Learn From the Druid
  • "Wid a look that Angelina Jolie wants to copy"
    7L & Esoteric — Jealous Over Nothing
  • "even on a poor quality bootleg cassette copy"
    A+ — Enjoy Yourself

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Frequently asked questions

What does copy mean?
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record) a thing made to be similar or identical to another thing; "she made a copy of the designer dress"; "the clone was a copy of its ancestor" matter to be printed; exclusive of graphical materials material suitable for a journalistic account; "catastrophes make good copy" copy down as is; "The students were made to copy the alphabet over and over" reproduce someone's behavior or looks; "The mime imitated the passers-by
What part of speech is copy?
Copy is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does copy have?
Copy has 8 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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