“Cops” or “Copse”—Which to use?

“Cops” or “Copse”

Overview

cops / copse are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

cops: NA

copse: NA

Pronunciation

cops: k·AA·p·s

copse: NA

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Examples in Context

Examples of “cops”

…sidelocks, with "I'm calling the cops on both and getting my…
…minutes of the conflict, the cops had reinforcement and stabilized the
…episodes of the television series Cops, once as an officer and…
Animal Cops: Detroit
Animal Cops: Houston
…injured (80 supporters and 22 cops) and a 16-year-old São Paulo…
…stating that "as long as cops were not corrupt and abusive."
Animal Cops: Miami
Animal Cops: Phoenix
During the parade the Keystone Cops, or "Rondy Kops," playfully detain…

Examples of “copse”

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