copy — an identical reproduction or duplicate of something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an identical reproduction or duplicate of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɑːpi/
Korean meaning: 복사본, 사본
Korean pronunciation: **카**피
Example Sentences
- My little brother always copies my homework and gets better grades!
- The museum displayed an ancient manuscript alongside its digital copy.
- She tried to copy the celebrity's outfit but ended up looking like a disco ball.
copy
NOUN//ˈkɑːpi//
an identical reproduction or duplicate of something
Office worker creates an exact copy of the original document
A sloppy copy with a floppy brush!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'copie', derived from Latin 'copia' meaning 'abundance' or 'plenty'. The sense evolved from 'an abundance of written material' to 'a reproduction of a document' and eventually to any duplicate or reproduction.
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📝Examples
“My little brother always copies my homework and gets better grades!”
“The museum displayed an ancient manuscript alongside its digital copy.”
“She tried to copy the celebrity's outfit but ended up looking like a disco ball.”
“Please keep a copy of all important documents in a safe place.”
“The cat seemed to copy the dog's behavior, even trying to bark!”
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