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Icon
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Simple meaning
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
easy
Tap the icon to open the app.
medium
The map uses an icon to show each park.
hard
A clear icon helps people understand an action without reading many words.
Synonyms
Words like Icon
Antonyms
Opposite words
wordA word uses letters instead of a picture.
blank spaceBlank space has no visible symbol.
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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Quick practice
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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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