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duplicate
Being two identical
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adjective
Being two identical
adjective
Identically copied from an original
“A duplicate key”
noun
A copy that corresponds to an original exactly
“He made a duplicate for the files”
noun
Something additional of the same kind
“He always carried extras in case of an emergency”
verb
Increase twofold
“The population doubled within 50 years”
verb
Make or do or perform again
“He could never replicate his brilliant performance of the magic trick”
verb
Make a duplicate or duplicates of
“Could you please duplicate this letter for me?”
verb
Duplicate or match
“The polished surface twinned his face and chest in reverse”
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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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