copy
2 antonyms and opposites of copy, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A duplicate of something original.
Antonyms
How to use copy
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old French copie ("transcript, abundance"), from Latin copia ("abundance"), since making many copies produces an abundance of a text.
Full origin of copy →Frequently asked questions
What does “copy” mean?
The word “copy” means a duplicate of something original. In plain terms, a duplicate of something, the text used in writing/publishing, or the act of duplicating or imitating.
How do you pronounce “copy”?
“Copy” is pronounced KO-pee (/ˈkɑpi/ in IPA).
How do you use “copy” in a sentence?
Here is “copy” used in a sentence: “Keep a copy of the contract for your records.”
What is another word for “copy”?
Words with a similar meaning to “copy” include duplicate, facsimile, fake, forgery, image and likeness.
What is the opposite of “copy”?
The opposite of “copy” — its antonyms — are original and miscopy.
What part of speech is “copy”?
Depending on how it is used, “copy” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “copy” come from?
The word “copy” comes from Latin. From Old French copie ("transcript, abundance"), from Latin copia ("abundance"), since making many copies produces an abundance of a text.
Is “copy” a common word?
“Copy” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.
What is the difference between a copy and the original?
The original is the first, authentic version, the thing that everything else is made from. A copy is a reproduction of it, made afterwards to look the same. However good a copy is, the original keeps its status as the source, which is why originals are usually more valuable than copies.
What are the types of copy?
Copies come in many forms: a photocopy or scan of a document, a hard copy that is printed versus a soft copy that is digital, a carbon copy made on paper, or a backup copy of computer files. In art, a replica or facsimile is a copy made to resemble an original work closely.
What is the difference between a copy and a duplicate?
They are very close in meaning. A "duplicate" stresses that the two items are identical and equally usable, as a duplicate key works just like the first. A "copy" simply reproduces an original and may be less exact. Every duplicate is a copy, but not every copy is a perfect duplicate.