Copy

Quick meaning: Copy is a noun meaning The result of copying; an identical or nearly identical duplicate of an original.

Meaning

The result of copying; an identical or nearly identical duplicate of an original.

More Meanings

1. An imitation, sometimes of inferior quality.
2. (typography, journalism, publishing) The text (words, content) that is to be typeset or similarly prepared and published.
3. (journalism) A person employed to carry copy and run errands.
4. A schoolwork pad or workbook.
5. A particular instance of a book: a single printed impression or digital file representing it.
6. A particular instance of an issue of a periodical (e.g., magazine, journal, bulletin): a single printed impression or digital file representing that issue; (metonynmically) the issue.
7. (archaic) Writing paper of a particular size: Synonym of bastard.

Example Sentences

Tim got in trouble for forgetting his maths copy.

I have not the vanity to think my copy equal to the original.

That handbag is a copy. You can tell because the buckle is different.

Our town's public library has several copies of the Bible, in each of several editions.

Word Forms

• copies
• coppy
• coppie
• copie
• copying
• copied

Synonyms for copy

Depending on context, synonyms include duplicate, facsimile, fake, forgery, image, likeness.

Antonyms for copy

Common opposites include original, miscopy.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include simulate, transcript, imitate, emulate, re-create, ape.

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