mirror

Definition

  • noun: a piece of glass that reflects images
  • noun: a polished or smooth surface (as of glass) that forms images by reflection
  • verb: to be very similar to (something)
  • verb: to reflect in or as if in a mirror
  • usually singular
  • synonyms: acme, act like, adumbrate

Examples

  • The left hand and the right hand are 'mirror images' (of each other). = The left hand is the/a 'mirror image' of the right hand.

  • He's the 'mirror image' [=(more commonly) 'spitting image'] of his father. [=he looks just like his father]

  • She saw her reflection in the 'mirror'. = She looked at herself in the 'mirror'.

Movie quotes

  • (..) Okay, I see it now. The big shiny one, right there. That one there? - That's the moon. - Oh, okay. . . Mirror, mirror, show her to me. Show me the princess. - Hmph. - Ah. Perfect. - (..)
    2001 Shrek
  • (..) My lord! We found it. Then what are you waiting for? Bring it in. - - Oh! - Magic mirror-- - Don't tell him anything! No! - - Evening. Mirror, mirror, on the wall. (..)
    2001 Shrek