Cop

Pronunciation: /kɑp/

Definitions of cop

noun a police officer

Example Sentences

A1 The cop helped the lost child find their way home.

A2 The cop arrested the thief after a high-speed chase.

B1 The cop issued a ticket to the driver for speeding.

B2 The cop investigated the crime scene for evidence.

C1 The cop was commended for their bravery during the hostage situation.

C2 The cop's quick thinking saved lives during the bank robbery.

Examples of cop in a Sentence

formal The cop arrested the suspect for shoplifting.

informal I saw a cop giving out parking tickets on Main Street.

slang I heard that cop is always on the lookout for speeders.

figurative She's always playing the role of the cop in our group, making sure everyone follows the rules.

Grammatical Forms of cop

• past tense: copped
• plural: cops
• comparative: more cop
• superlative: most cop
• present tense: cop
• future tense: will cop
• perfect tense: have copped
• continuous tense: is copping
• singular: cop
• positive degree: cop
• infinitive: to cop
• gerund: copping
• participle: copping

Origin and Evolution of cop

First Known Use: 1704 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'cop' is believed to have originated from the Old French word 'caper' meaning to seize or capture.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'cop' evolved to refer to a person in charge of maintaining order or a police officer.