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Meaning of 'mirror' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Mirror [ n.]
- A looking-glass or a speculum; any glass or polished substance that forms images by the reflection of rays of light.
- That which gives a true representation, or in which a true image may be seen; hence, a pattern; an exemplar.
- See Speculum.
2 . Mirror [ v. t.]
- To reflect, as in a mirror.

Meaning of 'mirror' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . mirror [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a faithful depiction or reflection
Example in sentence:
  • the best mirror is an old friend
2 . mirror [ v]
Meaning (2):
- reflect or resemble
Example in sentence:
  • The plane crash in Milan mirrored the attack in the World Trade Center
Meaning (3):
- reflect as if in a mirror
Example in sentence:
  • The smallest pond at night mirrors the firmament above

Nearby Words:

mir mira mirabilaries mirabilary mirabilis mirabilite mirable miracle miraculize miraculous

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