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duplicate

adjective noun verb

being two identical

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Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
D
Ends with
E
Contains
UP
Scrabble score
14
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈdjuː.plɪ.kət

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. being two identical

adjective

  1. identically copied from an original

    “a duplicate key”

noun

  1. a copy that corresponds to an original exactly

    “he made a duplicate for the files”

noun

  1. something additional of the same kind

    “he always carried extras in case of an emergency”

verb

  1. increase twofold

    “The population doubled within 50 years”

verb

  1. make or do or perform again

    “He could never replicate his brilliant performance of the magic trick”

verb

  1. make a duplicate or duplicates of

    “Could you please duplicate this letter for me?”

verb

  1. duplicate or match

    “The polished surface twinned his face and chest in reverse”

In context

Example Sentences

a duplicate key
he made a duplicate for the files
he always carried extras in case of an emergency
The population doubled within 50 years
He could never replicate his brilliant performance of the magic trick
Could you please duplicate this letter for me?
The polished surface twinned his face and chest in reverse

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