- pronunciation:
- mi
r
r
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word History, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a smooth surface that reflects an image of whatever is in front of it. A mirror is usually made of glass with a coat of shiny metal on the back.
Many bathrooms have a mirror above the sink.
- synonyms:
- reflector
- similar words:
- looking glass
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| related words: |
imitation |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
mirrors, mirroring, mirrored |
| definition: |
to reflect or show in or as if in a mirror.
The surface of the pond mirrored the trees.- synonyms:
- reflect
- similar words:
- echo
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| related words: |
imitate |
| derivation: |
mirrorlike (adj.) |
Mirror comes from a Latin word that means "to look at or admire."