|
|
sym·bol
 symbol
- pronunciation:
- sIm
b
 l
- features:
- Homophone Note, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
something that represents something else, esp. a material sign or object that stands for a complex or abstract concept.
The rose is a symbol of love.- similar words:
- emblem, figure, mark, synonym, token
|
| definition 2: |
a sign or figure conventionally used to represent a particular quantity, quality, process, or the like.
The plus sign is the mathematical symbol for addition.- synonyms:
- sign
|
| related words: |
accent, character, cipher, crown, device, figure, image, letter, mark, number, numeral |
Are you looking for the word cymbal (a percussion instrument)? Symbol and cymbal sound alike but have different meanings.
|
|