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copy vs clone

clone vs copy

copy and clone both are nouns.

copy and clone both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
copy Yes No Yes No
clone Yes No Yes No
As nouns, clone is a hyponym of copy; that is, clone is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than copy:
  • copy: a thing made to be similar or identical to another thing
  • clone: an unauthorized copy or imitation
As verbs, clone is a hyponym of copy; that is, clone is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than copy:
  • copy: make a replica of
  • clone: make multiple identical copies of
Other hyponyms of copy include manifold, multiply, imitate, trace, back up, hectograph, mimeo, mimeograph, roneo.
copy (noun) clone (noun)
a thing made to be similar or identical to another thing an unauthorized copy or imitation
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record) a group of genetically identical cells or organisms derived from a single cell or individual by some kind of asexual reproduction
matter to be printed; exclusive of graphical materials a person who is almost identical to another
material suitable for a journalistic account
copy (verb) clone (verb)
reproduce someone's behavior or looks make multiple identical copies of
make a replica of
reproduce or make an exact copy of
copy down as is
Difference between copy and clone

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