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Copies

Verb / ˈkɑ:pi:z / Another word for copies — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Copies means to make a duplicate or reproduce something.

Synonyms & similar words

replicate imitate copy recreate simulate writtenmatter transcript duplicates reproduces clones replicates repeats imitates echoes mirrors matches reprises simulates recreates mimics emulates reduplicates counterfeits photocopies xeroxes prints engraves

Synonyms by register

Formal

reproductions duplicates facsimiles transcripts

Informal

spinoffs clones reprints knockoffs

Literary

echos reflections phantoms

Antonyms

originals sources models prototypes archetypes masterpieces

Common collocations

  • make copies
  • print copies
  • digital copies
  • photocopies
  • exact copies
  • draft copies
  • order copies
  • send copies

Word family

noun copy
verb copy
adjective copyable

Usage note

The word 'copies' is the plural form of 'copy'. It can refer to physical reproductions or digital duplicates of something.

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Example sentences

  1. She made copies of the book to give to her friends.
  2. He asked me to make copies of the report for the meeting.
  3. The printer can make color copies as well as black and white copies.
  4. I need to make copies of my passport for the immigration office.
  5. The artist is selling copies of his paintings at the gallery.

Quotes

  • Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery that mediocrity can pay to greatness. - Oscar Wilde
  • Copying from a single source is called plagiarism, copying from multiple source is called research. - Anonymous
  • Originality is nothing but judicious imitation. - Voltaire

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