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clone

Pronunciation: [kloʊn]

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Learn how to use clone in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “biology”

(noun) a clone is an exact copy of something. In biology, it usually refers to a living thing that has exactly the same genes as another living thing. Think of it as a twin that was made in a lab instead of being born.

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The scientists created a clone of the original plant to study its growth.

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The idea of cloning animals has many people worried about its effects on nature.

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What makes a clone different from its original?

Context: “technology”

(verb) to clone means to make a copy of something. In technology, this often refers to copying data or software. It's like making a duplicate of a favorite picture on your computer.

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She decided to clone her favorite playlist so she could share it with her friends.

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He couldn't clone the application because his computer didn't have enough storage.

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Can you clone that file onto your USB drive?

Context: “biology”

(verb) to clone is also to create a living thing that is genetically identical to another. This often involves advanced scientific techniques, like taking a cell from one animal and making a new one.

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The researchers plan to clone the endangered species to help save it from extinction.

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They decided not to clone the animal because of the risks involved.

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How do scientists clone animals in the lab?

How to pronounce clone

Pronunciation: [kloʊn]

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