Copy
Noun, Verb
UK
/ˈkɒp.i/
US
/ˈkɑː.pi/
Definition
(v) : To reproduce, imitate, or duplicate something.
(n) : A duplicate version of something, or written material.
(n) : A duplicate version of something, or written material.
Example
"Please copy this file."
"Students copy notes to remember lessons better for exams."
"The writer submitted a copy of the article to the magazine."
Explanation
Copy means to make something the same as the original. As a verb, it means to reproduce writing, images, or actions: “Copy the notes from the board.” As a noun, it can mean a duplicate (“a copy of the book”) or even written material for publishing (advertising copy). Copying can be for learning, sharing, or preserving. However, in exams or creative work, copying can also mean cheating or stealing ideas. It is one of the most common words in education, business, and technology (like “copy and paste”).