copy

verb
UK: /ˈkɒp.i/
US: /ˈkɑː.pi/

  1. To produce something that looks exactly like the original.

    1. Can you copy this document for me please? [ ] [ ]
    2. The student tried to copy the answers from his friend's paper during the exam. [ ] [ ]

  2. To behave, dress, or speak like someone else.

    1. Kids copy what they see on TV. [ ] [ ]
    2. She started to copy her older sister's style of clothing and makeup. [ ] [ ]

  3. To send a message to someone in addition to the main recipient.

    1. Please copy me on all emails about the project. [ ] [ ]
    2. I will copy the manager on this email to keep him informed about the situation. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

replica reproduce reproduction imitate duplicate
copy noun

  1. Something that is made to look exactly like something else.

    1. This bag is a cheap copy. [ ] [ ]
    2. The artist made a beautiful copy of the famous painting in the museum. [ ] [ ]

  2. One of several examples of a book, magazine, or newspaper that are all the same.

    1. I need a copy of that book. [ ] [ ]
    2. She keeps a copy of her favorite novel on her bedside table for easy reading. [ ] [ ]

  3. Text that is written to be printed in a book, newspaper, or advertisement.

    1. The copy was very persuasive. [ ] [ ]
    2. The advertising agency needs to rewrite the copy to attract more customers. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "copy" in English means: To produce something that looks exactly like the original., To behave, dress, or speak like someone else., To send a message to someone in addition to the main recipient..

The phonetic transcription of "copy" is /ˈkɒp.i/ in British English and /ˈkɑː.pi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "copy": replica, reproduce, reproduction, imitate, duplicate.

Example usage of "copy": "Can you copy this document for me please?". More examples on the page.