Top synonyms for “copy”: imitate, re-create, replicate, simulate, transcript, written matter.
Definitions
- (noun)a thing made to be similar or identical to another thing“she made a copy of the designer dress”
- (noun)matter to be printed; exclusive of graphical materials
- (noun)a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
- (noun)material suitable for a journalistic account“catastrophes make good copy”
- (verb)make a replica of“copy that drawing”
- (verb)reproduce or make an exact copy of“replicate the cell”
- (verb)reproduce someone's behavior or looks“The mime imitated the passers-by”
- (verb)copy down as is“The students were made to copy the alphabet over and over”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "copy"?
Common synonyms for "copy" include imitate, re-create, replicate, simulate, transcript, written matter. Our thesaurus lists 6 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "copy" mean?
a thing made to be similar or identical to another thing Example: "she made a copy of the designer dress"
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