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The toy was an imitation of a real camera.
What does Imitation mean?
Imitation means a copy or act of copying.
Dictionary definition
A copy of something, or the act of copying someone or something.
Example sentences
Imitation in a sentence
medium
His imitation of the cartoon voice made the class laugh.
hard
An imitation can be useful for practice, but it is not the original thing.
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What does imitation mean?
Imitation means a copy or the act of copying.
Practice 2
Which word is an antonym of imitation?
Original contrasts with imitation.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses imitation correctly?
An imitation can be a copy of something valuable or real.
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Imitation
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im · uh · tay · shun · strongest beat: tay
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WordImitation.
Partnoun, adjective.
MeaningImitation means a copy or act of copying.
ExampleExample: The toy was an imitation of a real camera.
Word breakdown
4 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- im · uh · tay · shun
- Strongest beat
- tay
- Ending
- shun
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on tay.
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Synonyms
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Word family
Imitation word family
Base word
imitation
noun
imitation
Base form.
verb
imitate
To copy actions, sound, or style.
verb
imitated
Copied in the past.
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Hint for students
Imitation means a copy or act of copying.
Common mix-up
Imitation is not the same as original. Imitation means imitation means a copy or act of copying.
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Read this model sentence: His imitation of the cartoon voice made the class laugh. Clue words: cartoon, voice, made. Underline clue words that show why imitation fits instead of original. Now write one new sentence that shows imitation without using the word imitation. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show imitation?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "His imitation of the cartoon voice made the class laugh." Why does imitation fit better than original?
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