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copy

[kop-ee] / ˈkɒp i /
NOUN
duplicate, imitation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
image model photocopy photograph portrait print replica reproduction transcript type
STRONG
Photostat Xerox archetype carbon cast clone counterfeit counterpart ditto effigy ersatz facsimile forgery impersonation impression imprint likeness microfiche mimeograph miniature mirror offprint parallel pattern reflection replication representation reprint rubbings similarity simulacrum simulation study tracing transcription
WEAK
carbon copy ectype hard copy
Antonyms
STRONGEST
original
STRONG
difference dissimilarity opposite unlikeness
WEAK
origination source
VERB
duplicate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
imitate paint photocopy plagiarize repeat replicate reproduce rewrite simulate transcribe
STRONG
Photostat Xerox carbon cartoon clone counterfeit delineate depict ditto draw dupe engrave engross fake forge limn manifold mimeo mirror mold paraphrase picture portray reduplicate reflect represent sculpture sketch trace
WEAK
knock off stat
Antonyms
WEAK
be original
VERB
imitate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
emulate illustrate mimic pirate repeat simulate steal
STRONG
ape burlesque do echo embody epitomize fake follow incarnate mirror mock model parody parrot personify phony prefigure sham travesty typify
WEAK
act like do a take-off do like follow example follow suit go like knock off make like play a role take leaf out of book take off
Antonyms
STRONG
tell the truth
WEAK
be original

Example Sentences

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“Once I got to know him, I was able to see who he really was. I felt I could really copy him and get myself deeper into history.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Chinese carmakers have quickly built up their presence in the lucrative European auto market, buoyed by technological advances their competitors are trying to copy, and analysts say their next step is to begin producing locally.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

England could copy that approach and have thought about Rew as an option to open by asking Somerset for him to do the job in the Championship.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

He plans to say that the central bank’s independence is self-enforced, and that price stability is the Fed’s “plot armor,” according to a copy of his remarks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

A copy of Where the Red Fern Grows poked out of his back jeans pocket.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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