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The parrot can mimic simple sounds.
What does Mimic mean?
Mimic means copy or imitate.
Dictionary definition
to copy the sound, look, or actions of someone or something.
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Mimic in a sentence
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The actor tried to mimic the teacher's voice kindly.
hard
Some insects mimic leaves so they are harder to notice.
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What does mimic mean?
Mimic means mimic means copy or imitate.
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Which word is closest in meaning to mimic?
Imitate is close in meaning to mimic.
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WordMimic.
Partverb, noun.
MeaningMimic means copy or imitate.
ExampleExample: The parrot can mimic simple sounds.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- mim · ik
- Strongest beat
- mim
- Ending
- ik
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on mim.
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Mimic word family
Base word
mimic
verb
mimics
Copies now or often.
verb
mimicked
Copied in the past.
verb
mimicking
Copying now.
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