easy
Tap the icon to open the app.
What does Icon mean?
An icon is a picture or symbol that stands for something.
Dictionary definition
A small picture or symbol that represents an idea, app, action, or person.
Example sentences
Icon in a sentence
medium
The map uses an icon to show each park.
hard
A clear icon helps people understand an action without reading many words.
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Question 1 of 3
Practice 1
What does icon mean?
An icon is a picture or symbol that represents something.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to icon?
A symbol can represent an idea, object, or action.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses icon correctly?
A phone icon can represent an app or action.
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eye · kon · strongest beat: eye
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WordIcon.
Partnoun.
MeaningIcon means An icon is a picture or symbol that stands for something.
ExampleExample: Tap the icon to open the app.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- eye · kon
- Strongest beat
- eye
- Ending
- kon
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on eye.
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Synonyms
Words like Icon
Antonyms
Opposite words
wordA word uses letters instead of a picture.
blank spaceBlank space has no visible symbol.
Synonym practice
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Word family
Icon word family
Base word
icon
noun
icon
Base form.
noun
icons
More than one icon.
adjective
iconic
Well known as a symbol.
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Student support
Understand Icon
Hint for students
An icon is a picture or symbol that stands for something.
Common mix-up
Icon is not the same as word. Icon means an icon is a picture or symbol that stands for something.
Try it in class or at home
Read this model sentence: The map uses an icon to show each park. Clue words: map, uses, show. Underline clue words that show why icon fits instead of word. Now write one new sentence that shows icon without using the word icon. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show icon?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The map uses an icon to show each park." Why does icon fit better than word?
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