copy

//ˈkɒpi//
A2Frequency Level 6Neutral
Visual representation of copy

Noun

copySingular
copiesPlural
1

A thing made to be similar or identical to another; a duplicate or reproduction of an original

I made a copy of the document before sending it.

2

A single specimen of a particular book, record, magazine, or other publication

I bought a copy of the magazine at the bookstore.

3

Written material to be published in a newspaper, magazine, or advertisement

The editor needs the copy by Friday for the magazine.

Verb

copyPresent tense
copiedPast tense
copiedPast participle
copyingPresent participle
copiesThird-person singular
1

To make a copy or duplicate of something; to reproduce

I need to copy this document before the meeting.

2

To imitate the behavior, style, or actions of someone or something

Children often copy their parents' behavior.

3

To write out or transcribe text from one place to another

She copied the notes from the blackboard into her notebook.