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Mirror

noun
/ˈmɪr.ər/

Meaning

a reflective surface that shows an image of whatever is in front of it
A reflective surface, typically made of glass, that shows an image.

Example Sentences

She looked at herself in the mirror.

She looked at herself in the mirror before leaving.

Example Expressions

hold a mirror up to

Synonyms

looking glass, reflector, glass, reflection, speculum
Entry 1
looking glass, reflector, glass
Entry 2
looking glass, reflection, glass, speculum

Antonyms

opaque surface, reality, original
Entry 1
opaque surface
Entry 2
reality, original

Collocations

bathroom mirror, hand mirror, rearview mirror, mirror image, look in the mirror, rear-view mirror
Entry 1
bathroom mirror, hand mirror, rearview mirror, mirror image
Entry 2
look in the mirror, rear-view mirror, bathroom mirror, mirror image

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