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symbol

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈsɪmbəl/

Forms: symbols

symbol means: A letter, mark, or simple picture that stands for a particular idea, thing, or instruction.

noun

MEANINGFUL SIGNB1

A letter, mark, or simple picture that stands for a particular idea, thing, or instruction.

  • What does this symbol mean?
  • The map uses a tree symbol for a forest.
  • These symbols tell you how to wash the shirt.

How to use it: a symbol for something (On this map, a blue line is the symbol for a river.)

Similar words: sign, mark

Common phrases: mathematical symbol, symbol for something, currency symbol, warning symbol

REPRESENTATIVE SIGNB1

A person, object, or sign that stands for an idea or group.

  • The flag is a symbol of our country.
  • These flowers are symbols of hope.
  • What does this symbol represent?

How to use it: symbol of something (The white bird became a symbol of peace.)

Similar words: sign, emblem

Common phrases: symbol of peace, national symbol, powerful symbol, symbol of courage

Questions about symbol

What does symbol mean?

A letter, mark, or simple picture that stands for a particular idea, thing, or instruction.

What is symbol in other languages?

Türkçe: sembol · Español: símbolo · Français: symbole · Deutsch: Symbol · Italiano: simbolo · 日本語: 記号

How do you pronounce symbol?

It is pronounced /ˈsɪmbəl/.

How do you use symbol in a sentence?

What does this symbol mean? The map uses a tree symbol for a forest.

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