copy — an identical reproduction or duplicate of something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an identical reproduction or duplicate of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɑːpi/
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
She makes a copy of the report before the meeting starts.
A sloppy copy with a floppy brush!
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🎤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.
Breakdown
Latin 'copia' (abundance, plenty) → Old French 'copie' → English 'copy' (a reproduction or duplicate)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝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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