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reflecting

Pronunciation: [rɪˈflɛktɪŋ]

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Learn how to use reflecting in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “thought”

(verb) to think carefully about something that happened. When you reflect, you look back at your experiences and learn from them, just like when you review your day at school and think about what went well or what could be better.

Example

After the project finished, she took some time for reflecting on what she learned.

Example

He didn't spend any time reflecting on his mistakes and repeated them.

Example

What did you think about while reflecting on your vacation?

Context: “appearance”

(verb) to bounce light, heat, or sound back. When you look into a mirror, you're seeing a reflection because the light bounces back at you, showing your image.

Example

The sun was reflecting bright rays off the lake, making it look beautiful.

Example

The glass was so dirty that it wasn't reflecting properly, making it hard to see through.

Example

What do you see reflecting in the mirror?

How to pronounce reflecting

Pronunciation: [rɪˈflɛktɪŋ]

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