B1verb 2K

Duplicate

🇬🇧 UK //ˈdjuːplɪkɛt// 🇺🇸 US //ˈduːplɪkeɪt//

Meaning of Duplicate

To make an exact copy of something.

Duplicate in a sentence

• Please duplicate this document for the meeting tomorrow.
• Artists often duplicate their work for limited prints.
• The software allows you to duplicate files easily.
• Can you duplicate this key for me?
• He tried to duplicate the experiment's results.
• They asked me to duplicate the form for new applicants.

How to use Duplicate

Use 'duplicate' in both formal and informal contexts. Avoid in casual conversations when a simpler word like 'copy' would work better.

Grammar pattern

duplicate + object

Memory hint

Think of 'duplicate' as 'two plate' - like having one plate on top of another.

Related words

Collocations with Duplicate

• duplicate file
• duplicate efforts
• duplicate information
• duplicate record

Synonyms for Duplicate

• copy
• replicate
• reproduce
• repeat
• iterate

Opposites of Duplicate

• original
• unique

Common mistakes with Duplicate

• Confused with 'duplicate' as a noun instead of a verb.
• Using 'duplicated' incorrectly as an adjective in some contexts.
• Misplacing the object, e.g., saying 'duplicate copy' instead of just 'duplicate'.

Frequently asked questions about Duplicate

What does Duplicate mean?

To make an exact copy of something.

How do you use Duplicate in a sentence?

Please duplicate this document for the meeting tomorrow.

Can you give another example of Duplicate?

Artists often duplicate their work for limited prints.

What are synonyms for Duplicate?

Common alternatives include copy, replicate, reproduce, repeat, iterate.

What is the opposite of Duplicate?

Opposite meanings include original, unique.

What words go with Duplicate?

It commonly pairs with duplicate file, duplicate efforts, duplicate information, duplicate record.

What are common mistakes when using Duplicate?

Confused with 'duplicate' as a noun instead of a verb. Using 'duplicated' incorrectly as an adjective in some contexts. Misplacing the object, e.g., saying 'duplicate copy' instead of just 'duplicate'.

How do you pronounce Duplicate?

US: //ˈduːplɪkeɪt//, UK: //ˈdjuːplɪkɛt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Duplicate?

Use 'duplicate' in both formal and informal contexts. Avoid in casual conversations when a simpler word like 'copy' would work better.

What CEFR level is Duplicate?

"Duplicate" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.