Definition of copy

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • copy is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
  • copy is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
  • copy is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 12

Definition of copy


  • a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record) (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. transcript
  • matter to be printed; exclusive of graphical materials (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. written matter
  • reproduce or make an exact copy of (verb)

    Examples

    1. copy the genetic information

    Synonyms

    1. replicate
  • make a replica of (verb)

    Examples

    1. copy that drawing

    Synonyms

    1. re-create
  • reproduce someone's behavior or looks (verb)

    Examples

    1. Children often copy their parents or older siblings

    Synonyms

    1. imitate
    2. simulate
  • a thing made to be similar or identical to another thing (noun)

    Examples

    1. she made a copy of the designer dress
    2. the clone was a copy of its ancestor
  • copy down as is (verb)

    Examples

    1. The students were made to copy the alphabet over and over
  • material suitable for a journalistic account (noun)

    Examples

    1. catastrophes make good copy

See definition of copy in Merriam Webster