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reproduce vs copy

copy vs reproduce

reproduce is not a noun while copy is a noun.

reproduce and copy both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
reproduce No No Yes No
copy Yes No Yes No
As verbs, copy is a hyponym of reproduce; that is, copy is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than reproduce:
  • reproduce: make a copy or equivalent of
  • copy: reproduce someone's behavior or looks
reproduce (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
reproduce (verb) copy (verb)
have offspring or produce more individuals of a given animal or plant reproduce someone's behavior or looks
repeat after memorization make a replica of
make a copy or equivalent of reproduce or make an exact copy of
recreate a sound, image, idea, mood, atmosphere, etc. copy down as is
Difference between reproduce and copy

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