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- pronunciation:
- mI
mihk
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
mimics, mimicking, mimicked |
| definition 1: |
to copy or imitate.
The chimp mimicked our movements.Our French teacher told us to mimic his pronunciation.
- synonyms:
- copy, imitate
- similar words:
- ape, impersonate, mirror, parrot
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| definition 2: |
to make fun of a person by imitation.
My sister gets angry when I mimic her.- synonyms:
- mock
- similar words:
- ape, ridicule
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| related words: |
affect, assume, repeat, suggest |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a person who imitates others.
The mimic got lots of laughs from the audience.- synonyms:
- imitator
- similar words:
- ape, echo, mime, pantomime
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| related words: |
actor |
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| derivation: |
mimicker (n.) |
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