Cool MateMeaning of Copper
a chemical element. Copper is a soft red-brown metal used for making electric wires, pipes and coins.
In simple words: A reddish-brown metal used for making wires and coins.
Copper in a sentence
- a copper mine
- copper pipes
- copper-coloured hair
- Her hair shone like burnished copper.
- She works mainly in copper.
- copper alloyed with arsenic
- I only paid a few coppers for it.
- Apparently, her dad's a copper.
- There are a couple of coppers waiting outside.
How to use Copper
Use 'copper' when referring to the metal itself or objects made from it. It's not commonly used in slang or very formal contexts.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of a 'cop' who collects old coins—they might find copper ones.
Related words
Collocations with Copper
Synonyms for Copper
- metal
- cuprum
- copper alloy
Common mistakes with Copper
- 'Copper' vs 'coppery': Confusing the metal with its color version.
- Forget to capitalize 'Copper' when used as a color name.
- Using 'copper' as a verb correctly.
Copper appears in
Copper in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
نحاس
معدن أحمر مائل للبني يستخدم لصنع الأسلاك والعملات.
- Bengaliবাংলা
তামা
একটি লালচে-বাদামী ধাতু যা তার এবং মুদ্রা তৈরিতে ব্যবহৃত হয়।
- GermanDeutsch
Kupfer
Ein rötlich-braunes Metall, das für Drähte und Münzen verwendet wird.
- SpanishEspañol
Cobre
Un metal rojizo-marrón que se usa para hacer cables y monedas.
- Persianفارسی
مس
فلز قهوهای مایل به قرمز که برای ساخت سیمها و سکهها استفاده میشود.
- FrenchFrançais
Cuivre
Un métal rougeâtre utilisé pour fabriquer des fils et des pièces de monnaie.
- Hindiहिन्दी
तांबा
तार और सिक्के बनाने के लिए इस्तेमाल होने वाली एक लाल-भूरे रंग की धातु।
- ItalianItaliano
Rame
Un metallo rossastro usato per fare fili e monete.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Cobre
Um metal avermelhado usado para fazer fios e moedas.
- RussianРусский
Медь
Красновато-коричневый металл, из которого делают провода и монеты.
- Urduاردو
تانبا
ایک سرخ بھورا دھات جو تار اور سکے بنانے کے لیے استعمال ہوتا ہے۔
- Chinese中文
铜
一种红棕色金属，用于制造电线和硬币。
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Frequently asked questions about Copper
What does Copper mean?
A reddish-brown metal used for making wires and coins.
What is the definition of Copper?
a chemical element. Copper is a soft red-brown metal used for making electric wires, pipes and coins.
How do you use Copper in a sentence?
a copper mine
Can you give another example of Copper?
copper pipes
What are synonyms for Copper?
Common alternatives include metal, cuprum, copper alloy.
What is the opposite of Copper?
Opposite meanings include silver, gold, aluminum.
What words go with Copper?
It commonly pairs with pure, molten, beaten, mine, produce, contain, mine, miner, mining, in copper, an alloy of copper and something, an alloy of copper with something.
What are common mistakes when using Copper?
'Copper' vs 'coppery': Confusing the metal with its color version. Forget to capitalize 'Copper' when used as a color name. Using 'copper' as a verb correctly.
How do you pronounce Copper?
US: /["/ˈkɑːpər/"]/, UK: /["/ˈkɒpə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Copper?
Use 'copper' when referring to the metal itself or objects made from it. It's not commonly used in slang or very formal contexts.
What CEFR level is Copper?
"Copper" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.