Copy

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑpi/

Definitions of copy

noun a thing made to be similar or identical to another

Example Sentences

A1 Can you make a copy of this document for me?

A2 She always carries a copy of her passport when traveling.

B1 Please send me a copy of the contract for review.

B2 The artist signed a limited edition copy of the print.

C1 The professor published a copy of his research in a prestigious journal.

C2 The museum acquired a rare copy of the ancient manuscript.

verb to make a similar or identical version of something

Example Sentences

A1 I can copy your notes for you.

A2 She copied the recipe from the cookbook.

B1 Students are not allowed to copy each other's work.

B2 The artist copied the famous painting with great precision.

C1 The company was accused of copying their competitor's product design.

C2 He was able to perfectly copy the intricate dance routine after just one viewing.

Examples of copy in a Sentence

formal Please make a copy of this document for our records.

informal Can you copy this file onto a USB drive?

slang I need to make a copy of that song for my playlist.

figurative His actions were just a copy of what he saw in the movie.

Grammatical Forms of copy

• past tense: copied
• plural: copies
• comparative: more copy
• superlative: most copy
• present tense: copy
• future tense: will copy
• perfect tense: have copied
• continuous tense: is copying
• singular: copy
• positive degree: copy
• infinitive: to copy
• gerund: copying
• participle: copied

Origin and Evolution of copy

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'copy' originated from the Latin word 'copiare' meaning 'to transcribe or write'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'copy' has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings, including duplicating or reproducing something, imitating or mimicking, and even referring to a duplicate of an original document or work.