Python List copy() Method

Returns a copy of the list. The copy and the original list can then be changed separately.

Syntax

list.copy()

Example

groceries = ['apples', 'oranges', 'paper towels']
newGroceries = groceries.copy()
newGroceries.append("tomato soup")
print(f'The original grocery list: {groceries}')
print(f'The new grocery list: {newGroceries}')

Output

The original grocery list: ['apples', 'oranges', 'paper towels']
The new grocery list: ['apples', 'oranges', 'paper towels', 'tomato soup']