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The bird's mimicry sounded like another animal.
What does Mimicry mean?
Mimicry means copying how something looks, sounds, or acts.
Dictionary definition
the act of copying the look, sound, or behavior of something else.
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Mimicry in a sentence
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Some insects use mimicry to look like leaves or sticks.
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The science passage explained how mimicry can help animals stay safe in nature.
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What does mimicry mean?
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Which word is closest in meaning to mimicry?
Imitation is close in meaning to mimicry in many contexts.
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Which word is an antonym or useful contrast for mimicry?
Originality contrasts with mimicry.
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Mimicry
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WordMimicry.
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MeaningMimicry means copying how something looks, sounds, or acts.
ExampleExample: The bird's mimicry sounded like another animal.
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- Syllables
- mim · ik · ree
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- mim
- Ending
- ree
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on mim.
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Synonyms
Words like Mimicry
imitationcopying the action or appearance of something
copyingdoing or looking like something else
Antonyms
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originalitybeing new or not copied
differencenot being the same as something else
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Mimicry word family
Base word
mimicry
verb
mimic
To copy or imitate.
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