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imitation

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌɪmɪˈteɪʃən/

imitation means: Something made to look or work like a real thing, although it is not the real thing.

noun

COPYB2

Something made to look or work like a real thing, although it is not the real thing.

  • This bag is made of imitation leather.
  • The watch was a cheap imitation.
  • They sell convincing imitations of expensive perfumes.

How to use it: an imitation of something (The necklace is an imitation of an antique design.)

Similar words: copy, replica, fake

Opposites: original

Common phrases: imitation leather, a cheap imitation, imitation of something

COPYINGB2

The act of copying what someone does or how something looks or sounds.

  • Children learn through imitation.
  • His imitation of my accent was very funny.
  • She waved her arms in imitation of the dancer.

How to use it: imitation of someone/something (His imitation of the teacher made us laugh.); in imitation of someone/something (She bowed in imitation of her older sister.)

Similar words: copying, mimicry

Common phrases: by imitation, in imitation of, imitation of someone

Questions about imitation

What does imitation mean?

Something made to look or work like a real thing, although it is not the real thing.

What is imitation in other languages?

Türkçe: taklit · Español: imitación · Français: imitation · Deutsch: Imitat · Italiano: imitazione · 日本語: 模造品

How do you pronounce imitation?

It is pronounced /ˌɪmɪˈteɪʃən/.

How do you use imitation in a sentence?

This bag is made of imitation leather. The watch was a cheap imitation.

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