Mirror meaning

What does “mirror” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“mirror” is a noun and verb with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: polished surface that forms images by reflecting light.

mirror

noun

  1. polished surface that forms images by reflecting light

  2. a faithful depiction or reflection

    “the best mirror is an old friend”

verb

  1. reflect as if in a mirror

    “The smallest pond at night mirrors the firmament above”

  2. reflect or resemble

    “The plane crash in Milan mirrored the attack in the World Trade Center”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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