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Word: Reflected

Part of Speech: Adjective

Basic Definition: The word "reflected" means that something, like light or sound, has been bent or sent back after hitting a surface. For example, when light hits a mirror, it is reflected back to you.

Usage Instructions:

• "Reflected" is often used to describe light, sound, or images that bounce back from a surface.
• You can use it in various contexts, such as science, art, or everyday conversations.

Examples:

1. Basic Example: The reflected light from the water made everything look sparkly.
2. Advanced Example: The artist used reflected colors in her painting to create a sense of depth and movement.

Advanced Usage:

• In more technical terms, "reflected" can be used in discussions about physics, such as in optics (the study of light).
• It can also describe ideas or emotions that come back to a person, like when someone's actions are seen in their character.

Word Variants:

• Reflect (verb): To bounce back or think deeply about something.
  • Example: She reflected on her experiences during the trip.
• Reflection (noun): The image or light that is bounced back, or the act of thinking deeply.
  • Example: He saw his reflection in the lake.

Different Meanings:

• Reflected can also mean showing or expressing something. For example, "Her smile reflected her happiness," meaning her smile showed that she was happy.

Synonyms:

• Mirrored
• Bounced back
• Returned
• Echoed (when referring to sound)

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• Reflect on: To think deeply about something.
  • Example: After the meeting, he took time to reflect on the feedback he received.
• Reflect back: To show or represent something again.
  • Example: The data reflects back the trends of last year.

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Adjective

1. (especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
   • reflected light
   • reflected heat
   • reflected glory