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- pronunciation:
- mi
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 r
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word History, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a smooth, reflecting surface, usu. glass, with a metallic or similar backing.
- synonyms:
- glass, reflector
- similar words:
- cheval glass, looking glass, pier glass
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| definition 2: |
something that gives a true representation or image of something else.
- synonyms:
- reflector, representative
- similar words:
- ape, echo, image, mimic, reflection, representation
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| definition 3: |
any surface that reflects images, such as that of a calm pool or pond.
- synonyms:
- reflector
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| related words: |
glass, imitation |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
mirrors, mirroring, mirrored |
| definition 1: |
to reflect or show in or as if in a mirror.
- synonyms:
- image, reflect
- similar words:
- echo
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| definition 2: |
to give a true representation or picture of; copy.
Her behavior mirrored mine in every detail.- synonyms:
- copy, duplicate, imitate, reproduce
- similar words:
- ape, echo, image, mimic, parrot, reflect, simulate
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| related words: |
emulate, equal, favor, follow, imitate |
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| derivation: |
mirrorlike (adj.) |
Mirror comes from a Latin word that means "to look at or admire."
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