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How to pronounce copy
Say it like this: /ˈkɑpi/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does copy mean?
nounThe result of copying; an identical or nearly identical duplicate of an original.
“I already saw their draft. She emailed me a copy yesterday. I can forward it to you so that you have your own copy.”
The result of gene or chromosomal duplication.
An imitation, sometimes of inferior quality.
“That handbag is a copy. You can tell because the buckle is different.”
verbTo produce an object identical to a given object.
“Don't copy that floppy!”
To give or transmit a copy to (a person).
“Make sure you copy me on that important memo.”
To place a copy of an object in memory for later use.
“First copy the files, and then paste them in another directory.”
intjUsed to acknowledge that a message has been received and understood.
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