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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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There will even be a signed copy of Jaws by Peter Benchley on board the boat.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

"I hope I can get a copy of them."

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

It’s a good thing we brought a copy of last year’s return so he could review the paperwork.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

According to a leaked copy of the report seen by AFP, the commission investigating the events recommended the prosecution of ex-prime minister KP Sharma Oli, who was toppled in the uprising.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

I look up the hospitals close by and copy down the email addresses.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.