Meaning & use
reflection
The throwing back of light, heat, or an image from a surface, or careful thought about something.
See it in a sentence
Her reflection in the shop window caught her attention as she walked by.
After some reflection, he decided to turn down the job offer.
A note on using this word
Reflection covers both the physical sense (light or an image bouncing off a surface) and the mental sense of thoughtful consideration.
Words with a similar meaning
mirror imageconsiderationcontemplation
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