English adjective: mimic | |||
1. | mimic constituting an imitation | ||
Samples | The mimic warfare of the opera stage. | ||
Similar | imitative | ||
Antonyms | nonimitative | ||
English noun: mimic | |||
1. | mimic (person) someone who mimics (especially an actor or actress) | ||
Synonyms | mimicker | ||
Broader (hypernym) | imitator, impersonator | ||
English verb: mimic | |||
1. | mimic (creation) imitate (a person or manner), especially for satirical effect | ||
Samples | The actor mimicked the President very accurately. | ||
Synonyms | mime | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s somebody. Something ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | copy, imitate, simulate | ||