easy
My reflection appeared in the window.
What does Reflection mean?
Reflection means careful thought or a mirrored image.
Dictionary definition
Careful thought about something, or an image seen in a shiny surface.
Example sentences
Reflection in a sentence
medium
After the project, we wrote a reflection about what we learned.
hard
A thoughtful reflection can help students notice growth and plan next steps.
Writing practice
Ready to write your own? Study the examples, then practice reflection in a sentence with Sentence Builder checklist feedback.
Quick practice
⬡ Earn 5 Honey
Practice the meaning of Reflection
Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.
Question 1 of 3
Practice 1
What does reflection mean?
Reflection means careful thought or a mirrored image.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to reflection?
Thought is close to reflection in this main meaning.
Practice 3
Choose the best word to complete the sentence: My ____ appeared in the window.
Reflection best completes the sentence.
Practice complete
Nice work!
You completed 3 questions.
Pronunciation coach
⬡ Earn 5 Honey
Reflection
Voice settings
Sounds like
ri · flek · shun · strongest beat: flek
Tap each sound part, then blend the whole word together.
Learn
WordReflection.
Partnoun.
MeaningReflection means careful thought or a mirrored image.
ExampleExample: My reflection appeared in the window.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- ri · flek · shun
- Strongest beat
- flek
- Ending
- shun
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on flek.
Your turn
Say Reflection
Record a short attempt, then compare it with the Coach. Your recording stays on this device and is not uploaded.
Coach
My attempt
Ready when you are.
Nice work—you practiced reflection.
Synonyms
Words like Reflection
thoughtUse when this word fits the same meaning in context.
considerationUse when this word fits the same meaning in context.
mirror imageUse when this word fits the same meaning in context.
Antonyms
Opposite words
carelessnessUse as a meaningful contrast in this word's main sense.
surface dullnessUse as a meaningful contrast in this word's main sense.
Synonym practice
Want to practice reflection synonyms in context? Try a Synonym Search question like "The reflection in the pond looked like a second tree," then compare close word choices. Practice reflection synonyms.
Word family
Reflection word family
Base word
reflection
noun
reflections
More than one reflection.
Related words
Explore related words
Learning activities
Practice Reflection and explore more word games
Cards labelled “Practice REFLECTION” keep this word in focus. Explore cards open games with other words.
Practice REFLECTION
Sentence Builder
Write your own sentence with this word and revise with checklist feedback.
Write a sentence with REFLECTION
Explore · Spelling
Spell Hive
Hear the word, type the spelling, and use spoken clues when needed.
Practice spelling
Explore · Definitions
Define the Word Hive
Choose the meaning that fits and get instant feedback.
Practice definitions
Explore · Matching
Vocabulary Match
Pair words with meanings and review misses with dictionary links.
Match meanings
Explore · Context
Context Clue Challenge
Use sentence clues to choose the word that fits the meaning.
Use context clues
Practice REFLECTION
Synonym Search
Compare meanings in a question that includes REFLECTION.
Practice REFLECTION
Explore · Scramble
Scrambled Bees
Rebuild words from mixed-up letters for spelling practice.
Rebuild words