duplicate
adjective
1. identically copied from an original
- a duplicate key
Similar word(s): same
2. being two identical
Similar word(s): matched, matching, twin, twinned
Sentences with duplicate as an adjective:
- This is a duplicate entry.
- duplicate whist
- duplicate Scrabble
noun
1. something additional of the same kind
Similar word(s): extra
Definition categories: man–made, artefact, artifact
2. a copy that corresponds to an original exactly
- he made a duplicate for the files
Similar word(s): duplication
Definition categories: man–made, copy
Sentences with duplicate as a noun:
- This is a duplicate, but a very good replica.
verb
1. make or do or perform again
Similar word(s): double, reduplicate, repeat, replicate
Definition categories: creation, reproduce
2. duplicate or match
Similar word(s): parallel, twin
Definition categories: stative, agree, check, correspond, fit, gibe, jibe, match, tally
3. make a duplicate or duplicates of
- Could you please duplicate this letter for me?
Definition categories: creation, reproduce
4. increase twofold
Similar word(s): double
Definition categories: change, manifold, multiply
Sentences with duplicate as a verb:
- If we duplicate the information, are we really accomplishing much?
- You don't need to duplicate my efforts.
- He found it hard to duplicate the skills of his wife.