Pronunciation: /kloʊn/
noun a genetically identical organism or cell derived from a single ancestor
A1 She made a clone of her favorite stuffed animal.
A2 Scientists are working on creating a clone of an endangered species.
B1 The company decided to produce a clone of their most popular product.
B2 The clone of the famous actor was so realistic that it fooled many fans.
C1 The artist's work was criticized for being a clone of another famous painter's style.
C2 Creating a clone of a human being raises ethical and moral questions.
verb to make an identical copy of something
A1 She tried to clone her favorite plant by taking a cutting and planting it in a new pot.
A2 Scientists are working on cloning animals in order to study genetic diseases.
B1 The company decided to clone their successful product and release a new version with minor changes.
B2 It is unethical to clone humans for any purpose, as it raises serious ethical concerns.
C1 The scientist successfully cloned a sheep, marking a significant advancement in genetic technology.
C2 The artist's work was so unique that it was impossible to clone or replicate in any way.
formal Scientists are working on creating a clone of the endangered species to preserve its genetic diversity.
informal I heard they're trying to make a clone of that famous singer's dog.
slang Did you see that movie where they try to clone dinosaurs? It's wild!
figurative The new smartphone is basically a clone of the previous model with just a few minor upgrades.
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