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clones

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈkɫoʊnz// UK //klˈəʊnz// clones

n. living things or objects that are exact copies of another. You use this word for plants, animals, or even digital files that look and act exactly the same.

n. organisms or items that are genetically or structurally identical to another. Often used in biological contexts to describe asexual reproduction or in technology to describe hardware or software replicas.


SIMPLE

Scientists created several clones of the original plant.

CONTEXTUAL

The laboratory produced several clones of the prize-winning sheep to study how they aged in different environments.

COMPLEX

While the original software was expensive, several cheaper clones appeared on the market within months, offering nearly identical functionality for a fraction of the price.

Synonyms
Usage

Plural form of 'clone'; refers to multiple distinct identical copies.

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