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The shimmering road looked like a mirage.
What does Mirage mean?
A mirage is something that looks real but is an illusion.
Dictionary definition
something that looks real from far away but is caused by light and heat, often in a desert or on a road.
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A desert traveler might see a mirage in the heat.
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The science passage explained how light can bend and create a mirage.
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Which word is closest in meaning to mirage?
Illusion is close in meaning to mirage in many contexts.
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Reality contrasts with mirage.
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Mirage
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muh · rahzh · strongest beat: rahzh
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WordMirage.
Partnoun.
MeaningMirage means A mirage is something that looks real but is an illusion.
ExampleExample: The shimmering road looked like a mirage.
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- Syllables
- muh · rahzh
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- rahzh
- Ending
- rahzh
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on rahzh.
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Synonyms
Words like Mirage
illusionsomething that appears different from reality
false imagea picture or sight that is not really there
appearancehow something seems to look
Antonyms
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realitywhat is actually true or present
real objectsomething that is truly there
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mirages
More than one light-caused illusion.
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