copy

Speech parts

1. copy - Noun

2. copy - Verb

Meaning

An abundance or plenty of anything.

An imitation, transcript, or reproduction of an original work; as, a copy of a letter, an engraving, a painting, or a statue.

An individual book, or a single set of books containing the works of an author; as, a copy of the Bible; a copy of the works of Addison.

That which is to be imitated, transcribed, or reproduced; a pattern, model, or example; as, his virtues are an excellent copy for imitation.

Manuscript or printed matter to be set up in type; as, the printers are calling for more copy.

A writing paper of a particular size. Same as Bastard. See under Paper.

Copyhold; tenure; lease.

To make a copy or copies of; to write; print, engrave, or paint after an original; to duplicate; to reproduce; to transcribe; as, to copy a manuscript, inscription, design, painting, etc.; -- often with out, sometimes with off.

To imitate; to attempt to resemble, as in manners or course of life.

To make a copy or copies; to imitate.

To yield a duplicate or transcript; as, the letter did not copy well.

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Success is dangerous. One begins to copy oneself, and to copy oneself is more dangerous than to copy others. It leads to sterility. Pablo Picasso

Bad artists copy. Good artists steal. Pablo Picasso

If you can't imitate him, don't copy him. Yogi Berra

When a thing has been said and well said, have no scruple: take it and copy it. Anatole France

I've been imitated so well I've heard people copy my mistakes. Jimi Hendrix

To every cow its calf; to every book its copy. Irish Proverb

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