imitation

nounB1 · Intermediate

A copy of something, not the real thing.

Meaning of «imitation»

noun

a copy of something, not the real thing

This bag is a cheap imitation of the famous brand.

Translation

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«imitation» in 17 languages

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The difference between similar words

something made to be like the original

copythe usual word for something made from an originalPlease make a copy of the key.

duplicatean exact copy, often of a key or a documentI kept a duplicate of the form.

replicaan exact model of a real thing, often smallerThe museum sells a replica of the ancient ship.

imitationmade to look like the real thing, but cheaperThe bag is imitation leather, not real leather.

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