mirror

(noun, verb)

noun

1. polished surface that forms images by reflecting light

Definition categories: man–made, reflector

2. a faithful depiction or reflection

- the best mirror is an old friend

Definition categories: thought, depicting, depiction, portrayal, portraying

Sentences with mirror as a noun:

- I had a look in the mirror to see if the blood had come off my face.

- We could see the lorry in the mirror, so decided to change lanes.

- His story is a mirror into the life of orphans growing up.

- Although the content had been deleted from his blog, it was still found on some mirrors.

verb

1. reflect as if in a mirror

- The smallest pond at night mirrors the firmament above

Definition categories: weather, reflect, reverberate

2. reflect or resemble

- The plane crash in Milan mirrored the attack in the World Trade Center

Definition categories: communication, reflect

Sentences with mirror as a verb:

- He tried to mirror Elvis's life. He copied his fashion and his mannerisms, and even went to live in Graceland.