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"Mime" vs. "mimic": artistry in motion and imitation
Lloyd Cooper 01/10/2024, 00:37English.me team member
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?
Examples of usage
Mime- The mime artist entertained the crowd with his silent performance.
- She studied mime to enhance her acting skills.
- Parrots can mimic human speech quite effectively.
- He tried to mimic his teacher's accent to make the class laugh.
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