copied
word · lemma: copy
Definition
Made a duplicate or reproduction of something. Also means to imitate someone's actions, style, or behavior, or to cheat by reproducing someone else's work.
Usage & Nuances
In tech: "copied to clipboard". In school: "copied from a classmate" = cheating. In fashion/business: "copied their design" = imitated, possibly illegally. "Copy" can be neutral (making a backup) or negative (plagiarism). "Carbon copy" (CC in emails) comes from the original physical copying method.
Example Sentences
She copied the text and pasted it into the document.
basic
He copied his friend's homework and got caught.
basic
I copied all my photos to an external drive.
basic
Their whole marketing strategy was copied from a competitor.
natural
Every time I change my hairstyle, my sister copies me.
natural
The design was so popular that it was copied by dozens of brands overnight.
natural