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copy vs double

double vs copy

copy and double both are nouns.

copy is not an adjective while double is an adjective.

copy and double both are verbs.

copy is not an adverb while double is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
copy Yes No Yes No
double Yes Yes Yes Yes
As verbs, double is a hypernym of copy; that is, double is a word with a broader meaning than copy:
  • copy: reproduce or make an exact copy of
  • double: make or do or perform again
Other hypernyms of copy include duplicate, reduplicate, repeat, replicate.
copy (noun) double (noun)
a thing made to be similar or identical to another thing a base hit on which the batter stops safely at second base
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record) raising the stakes in a card game by a factor of 2
matter to be printed; exclusive of graphical materials a quantity that is twice as great as another
material suitable for a journalistic account someone who closely resembles a famous person (especially an actor)
a stand-in for movie stars to perform dangerous stunts
copy (adjective) double (adjective)
used of homologous chromosomes associated in pairs in synapsis
used of flowers having more than the usual number of petals in crowded or overlapping arrangements
having two meanings with intent to deceive
large enough for two
twice as great or many
consisting of or involving two parts or components usually in pairs
having more than one decidedly dissimilar aspects or qualities
copy (verb) double (verb)
reproduce someone's behavior or looks increase twofold
make a replica of hit a two-base hit
reproduce or make an exact copy of do double duty; serve two purposes or have two functions
copy down as is make or do or perform again
bend over or curl up, usually with laughter or pain
make a demand for (a card or suit)
copy (adverb) double (adverb)
to double the degree
two together
downward and forward
Difference between copy and double

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