reflection
Pronunciation: [rɪˈflɛkʃən]
Context: "image"
(noun) the image that you see when you look into a mirror or still water. It’s like seeing yourself or something else shown back to you.
Example
I saw my reflection in the lake and smiled.
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When I walked by, I didn’t see my reflection because the water was too muddy.
Example
What do you see in your reflection when you look in the mirror?
Context: "thought"
(noun) when you think deeply about something, like your actions or feelings. It’s a way to understand yourself better by thinking about what you did.
Example
After many reflections on her choices, she decided to change her career.
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He didn’t take time for reflection and regretted his decisions later.
Example
What did you learn during your reflection about the situation?
Context: "science"
(noun) the change in direction of light or sound when it hits a surface. It makes things appear or sound different, just like seeing a rainbow after rain.
Example
The reflection of the light off the mirror created a beautiful display.
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There was no reflection of the sound in the empty room; it was completely silent.
Example
Can you explain how the reflection of light works?