copying
word · lemma: copy
Definition
The act of making something that is the same as something else, such as duplicating text, images, or work. It also refers to imitating someone’s actions.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in academic or work settings for duplicating information. In education, 'copying' usually implies cheating if it's from another person. Collocates with 'machine', 'homework', 'behavior'. Different from 'pasting', which is the act that follows digital copying.
Spanish: copiarPortuguese (BR): copiarPortuguese (PT): copiarChinese (Simplified): 复制Chinese (Traditional): 複製Hindi: नकल करनाArabic: نسخBengali: অনুলিপি করা - নকল করাRussian: копирование - списываниеJapanese: コピーすること - 真似することVietnamese: sao chép - chép bàiKorean: 복사하기 - 따라하기Turkish: kopyalama - taklit etmeUrdu: نقل کرنا - نقل اتارناIndonesian: menyalin - meniru
Example Sentences
My little brother keeps copying everything I do.
natural
She is copying the text from the book.
basic
Copying someone else's homework is not allowed.
basic
The students are busy copying notes.
basic
Copying files to the new computer took all afternoon.
natural
He was caught copying during the exam.
natural