copy (A1)

verb, noun

Pronunciation: /ˈkɒpi/

Definition

To make something that is the same as something else.

Examples

• Can you copy the text from the website?

• She made a copy of the important letter.

• I need to copy this file to my USB drive.

How to Use copy

copy from (prepositional phrase)

To take something from a source. — "She copied the information from a book."

copy to (prepositional phrase)

To transfer something to a new location. — "Copy the files to the external drive."

Synonyms of copy

Words with a similar meaning to copy:

• imitate
• reproduce
• duplicate
• transcribe

Antonyms of copy

Words with the opposite meaning to copy:

• originate
• destroy

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