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copy

/kˈɑpi/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

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”
  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”
  3. reproduce or make an exact copy of
    “replicate the cell”
  4. make a replica of
    “copy that drawing”

Synonyms for copy

Words that rhyme with copy

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