C2
copy vs emulate vs imitate vs mimic
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| copynoun/ˈkɑː.pi/ | Meaning Something made to look exactly like another thing, such as a page or a file. | Goes with — | Example Please make a copy of your passport for me. |
| emulateverb/ˈem.jə.leɪt/ | Meaning to try to do as well as someone you admire; in computing, to copy how another system works | Goes with emulate the success | Example Many young players try to emulate Messi's style on the pitch. |
| imitateverb/ˈɪm.ə.teɪt/ | Meaning to copy the way someone speaks, acts or looks, or to copy something | Goes with imitate an accent | Example Some plastics are made to imitate natural wood. |
| mimicverb/ˈmɪm.ɪk/ | Meaning to copy the way someone speaks or behaves, often to make people laugh | Goes with mimic the voice | Example Some parrots can mimic human speech surprisingly well. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Many brands try to their rivals.