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mimic vs mime

mime vs mimic

mimic and mime both are nouns.

mimic is an adjective but mime is not an adjective.

mimic and mime both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
mimic Yes Yes Yes No
mime Yes No Yes No
As verbs, mimic and mime are synonyms defined as:
  • mimic and mime: imitate (a person or manner), especially for satirical effect
mimic (noun) mime (noun)
someone who mimics (especially an actor or actress) a performance using gestures and body movements without words
an actor who communicates entirely by gesture and facial expression
mimic (adjective) mime (adjective)
constituting an imitation
mimic (verb) mime (verb)
imitate (a person or manner), especially for satirical effect act out without words but with gestures and bodily movements only
imitate (a person or manner), especially for satirical effect
Difference between mimic and mime

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