copy

[US]/ˈkɒpi/
[UK]/ˈkɑːpi/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vi. reproduce; duplicate; imitate
n. duplicate; a reproduction; an imitation

Phrases & Collocations

make a copy

copy and paste

copying files

carbon copy

a copy of

original copy

hard copy

copy paper

copy from

certified copy

copy with

true copy

copy right

complimentary copy

backup copy

copy number

file copy

photo copy

duplicate copy

advance copy

copy protection

master copy

copy down

Example Sentences

Copy it as it stands.

conform a copy to the original

a complimentary copy of a book

a perfect copy of the painting.

a slavish copy of the original.

a clean copy of the report

Compare the copy with the original.

Contrast the copy with the original.

the portrait may be a copy of the original.

do a rough copy first.

keep a copy of...

copy a document with high fidelity

a pro forma copy of a document.

The copy answers to the original.

You must copy it fair.

No person of independent mind will copy consciously,but many copy unconsciously.

I attach a copy of the memo for your information.

the trip was a carbon copy of the previous one.

I began to copy out the addresses.

I enclose a copy of the job description.

Real-world Examples

The IBM Personal Computer was widely copied.

Source: New Concept English. British Edition. Book Three (Translation)

Not necessary. I'll give you a duplicate copy.

Source: Comprehensive Guide to Financial English Speaking

Instead, he prefers " original" and " copy" .

Source: New Horizons College English Reading and Writing Course (Second Edition)

Good morning, I'd like to get a copy of your school brochure.

Source: Hear England

All court transcripts before '09 are hard copy only.

Source: The Good Place Season 2

Did you bring another copy with you?

Source: Essential Interview Skills

Could you show me a sample copy?

Source: Clever Secretary Dialogue

Can you print out a hard copy?

Source: Tim's British Accent Class

He prints 180 copies of the Bible.

Source: Humanity: The Story of All of Us

Every hour I can print 28,000 copies.

Source: VOA Standard September 2014 Collection

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