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copy

copy

Meaning of copy

English

to make something exactly the same as something else

Deutsch

eine identische Version von etwas erstellen

copy

Pronunciation

British English
/ˈkɒpi/
American English
/ˈkɑpi/

copy with German translation

copy usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

I copy the text into a new file.

Ich kopiere den Text in eine neue Datei.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

He copies a lot of documents every day.

Er kopiert jeden Tag viele Dokumente.

copy synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between copy, make a copy, photocopy, reproduce, clone, and back up

M
🇬🇧English
make a copy

same meaning, as a phrase

very often

ENMake a copy of the contract before you sign it.

photocopy
🇬🇧English

to copy on a photocopier

A1often

ENI'll photocopy the report for the meeting.

Advanced: broader words

R
🇬🇧English
reproduce

formal: to make a copy or recreate

B1rare word

ENThe museum reproduced the painting in a brochure.

C
🇬🇧English
clone

to make an exact copy, of software or organisms

B1often

ENClone the hard drive before upgrading the system.

B
🇬🇧English
back up

to copy data for safety

A2often

ENRemember to back up your work before updating the software.

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copy belongs to the topic "In the Office →". Start with a short set of 4 words so the word is easier to remember in context.

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Questions about this word

What does copy mean?

to make something exactly the same as something else

How do you pronounce copy?

copy is pronounced [ˈkɒpi].

How is copy used in a sentence?

Ich kopiere den Text in eine neue Datei. Translation: I copy the text into a new file.

Is copy part of In the Office vocabulary?

Yes, copy can be learned in the In the Office topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is copy part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, copy can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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