adjective
copped
Copped (adjective) means rising to a point; having a peak, cone shape, or crest. Example: “The old cottage had a copped roof that rose to a single point.”
adjective
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Rising to a point; having a peak, cone shape, or crest.
"The old cottage had a copped roof that rose to a single point."
"She wore a tall, copped hat typical of the period."
How to use copped
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes something pointed or peaked, like a cone-shaped roof or hat.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with the informal past tense of the verb "to cop" (as in "copped a plea" or "copped an attitude") — this is a completely different, older word describing shape.
When to use it
Old-fashioned and rarely used today; mostly found in descriptions of historical architecture or costume.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more copped
- Superlative
- most copped
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The old cottage had a _____ roof that rose to a single point.
Rhymes for copped
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What does “copped” mean?
The word “copped” means rising to a point; having a peak, cone shape, or crest. In plain terms, describes something pointed or peaked, like a cone-shaped roof or hat.
How do you use “copped” in a sentence?
Here is “copped” used in a sentence: “The old cottage had a copped roof that rose to a single point.”
What part of speech is “copped”?
“Copped” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of copped?
"copped" (adjective) means rising to a point; having a peak, cone shape, or crest.
