A2noun 1K

Copy

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈkɒpi/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈkɑːpi/"]/

Meaning of Copy

a thing that is made to be the same as something else, especially a document or a work of art

In simple words: To make a duplicate of something.

Copy in a sentence

• I need to make a copy of this document for my records.
• Can you please give me a copy of your presentation?
• He made a copy of the file to ensure nothing gets lost.
• The artist created a stunning copy of the famous painting.
• This book is a copy of the original edition published in 1950.

How to use Copy

Used in academic contexts (like copying notes) and everyday situations (like copying a document). Avoid if referring to personal ideas as 'copies' may imply plagiarism.

Grammar pattern

copy + object

Memory hint

Think of 'copy' as making a 'carbon copy' of something.

Related words

Collocations with Copy

• accurate
• faithful
• good
• create
• make
• print
• machine
• room
• center
• copy of
• additional
• extra
• further
• print
• produce
• circulate
• circulate
• be available
• copy of
• good
• great
• ad
• edit
• prepare
• produce
• editor
• writer
• deadline

Synonyms for Copy

• duplicate
• reproduce
• imitate
• clone
• replicate

Opposites of Copy

• destroy
• erase
• original

Common mistakes with Copy

• 'Copy' is sometimes confused with 'paste'.
• Learners may use 'copy' instead of 'duplicate' in formal situations.
• Confusing the noun 'copy' with the verb form.

Frequently asked questions about Copy

What does Copy mean?

To make a duplicate of something.

What is the definition of Copy?

a thing that is made to be the same as something else, especially a document or a work of art

How do you use Copy in a sentence?

I need to make a copy of this document for my records.

Can you give another example of Copy?

Can you please give me a copy of your presentation?

What are synonyms for Copy?

Common alternatives include duplicate, reproduce, imitate, clone, replicate.

What is the opposite of Copy?

Opposite meanings include destroy, erase, original.

What words go with Copy?

It commonly pairs with accurate, faithful, good, create, make, print, machine, room, center, copy of, additional, extra, further, print, produce, circulate, circulate, be available, copy of, good, great, ad, edit, prepare, produce, editor, writer, deadline.

What are common mistakes when using Copy?

'Copy' is sometimes confused with 'paste'. Learners may use 'copy' instead of 'duplicate' in formal situations. Confusing the noun 'copy' with the verb form.

How do you pronounce Copy?

US: /["/ˈkɑːpi/"]/, UK: /["/ˈkɒpi/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Copy?

Used in academic contexts (like copying notes) and everyday situations (like copying a document). Avoid if referring to personal ideas as 'copies' may imply plagiarism.

What CEFR level is Copy?

"Copy" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.