to copy
Third Person
copies
Present Participle
copying
Past Tense
copied
Past Participle
copied
1
to create something that is exactly like something else
transitive
- She copied the document to share it with her colleagues.
- The secretary copied the original letter onto new stationery.
- The printer copied the photo exactly onto the new paper.
- The clerk copied the application form.
- The designer copied the style from the original design for the new collection.
2
to mimic or reproduce the manner, actions, or behavior of someone or something
transitive
- The young actor tried to copy the famous comedian's mannerisms for his role.
- Children often copy the behavior of their parents as they grow up.
- She was known to copy the fashion choices of her favorite celebrities.
- The student attempted to copy the writing style of their favorite author for the essay.
- The dancer copied the choreographed moves from the video tutorial to perfect the routine.
3
to write down or reproduce a piece of writing exactly as it appears
transitive
- The student had to copy the passage from the book for their homework assignment.
- He copied the report by hand since the computer was not available.
- The teacher asked the students to copy the rules from the board into their notebooks.
- She carefully copied the poem from the textbook to memorize it later.
- The children were asked to copy the paragraph in their best handwriting.
4
to create an exact duplicate or replica of something
transitive
- The artist copied the sculpture to create a miniature version for display.
- The factory copied the prototype to begin large-scale manufacturing.
- She copied the original painting to sell prints at the gallery.
- The jeweler copied the custom ring design for another client.
- They copied the blueprints of the building to make several identical structures.
Synonyms:
5
to make an identical duplicate of a file, text, or other digital content, usually to paste it elsewhere
transitive
- You can copy the text and paste it into a new document.
- To share the image, just copy the link and send it to your friend.
- You can copy the URL from your browser’s address bar.
- To transfer the photos, copy them from the phone to the computer.
- I copied the entire paragraph and placed it into the email.