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KOP-ee/ˈkɒpi/

To copy is to make something the same: copy a sentence, copy a file. A copy is also the noun: make a copy, a paper copy. Imitate is copy someone’s behaviour; photocopy is a machine copy. In exams, do not copy another student’s work — that is cheating. Copy out means write it again by hand.

Meaning

To make something that is the same as something else.

Examples

• “Please copy the sentences into your notebook.”
• “I copied the address into my phone.”
• “Could you make a copy of this form?”

Good to know

copy + text/file. Noun: a copy. Exam warning: do not copy others’ work.

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