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"Mime" vs. "mimic": artistry in motion and imitation

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Lloyd Cooper 01/10/2024, 00:37

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Mime and mimic. What's the difference?

What is similar?

Both words are related to imitation and involve mimicking actions or expressions.

What is different?

Mime is a performance art involving silent gestures, while mimic refers more broadly to the action of imitating someone or something.

Which one is more common?

Internet search results for mime) and mimic

Examples of usage

Mime

The mime artist entertained the crowd with his silent performance.
She studied mime to enhance her acting skills.

Mimic

Parrots can mimic human speech quite effectively.
He tried to mimic his teacher's accent to make the class laugh.

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