mirror

/ˈmɪrər/
noun
  1. A piece of glass with a shiny back that reflects light, allowing you to see yourself or objects behind it.
    • She checked her hair in the mirror before leaving the house.
    • He hung a large mirror on the wall to make the room look bigger.
    • The bathroom mirror was fogged up after the hot shower.
  2. Something that gives a true or accurate representation of something else.
    • Her eyes were a mirror of her sadness.
    • The novel is a mirror of life in a small town during the 1950s.
    • The election results are a mirror of the public's mood.
verb
  1. To reflect an image, as a mirror does.
    • The polished floor mirrored the chandelier above.
    • The calm lake mirrored the mountains perfectly.
    • Her sunglasses mirrored the bright sun.
  2. To closely resemble or correspond to something.
    • Her dance moves mirrored the rhythm of the music.
    • The company's growth mirrors the overall economy.
    • His actions mirror his father's behavior.
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