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multiply vs copy

copy vs multiply

multiply is not a noun while copy is a noun.

multiply and copy both are verbs.

multiply is an adverb but copy is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
multiply No No Yes Yes
copy Yes No Yes No
As verbs, copy is a hypernym of multiply; that is, copy is a word with a broader meaning than multiply:
  • multiply: make multiple copies of
  • copy: make a replica of
Other hypernyms of multiply include re-create, recreate.
multiply (noun) copy (noun)
a thing made to be similar or identical to another thing
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
matter to be printed; exclusive of graphical materials
material suitable for a journalistic account
multiply (verb) copy (verb)
have young (animals) or reproduce (organisms) reproduce someone's behavior or looks
have offspring or produce more individuals of a given animal or plant make a replica of
combine or increase by multiplication reproduce or make an exact copy of
make multiple copies of copy down as is
combine by multiplication
multiply (adverb) copy (adverb)
in several ways; in a multiple manner
Difference between multiply and copy

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