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reflected (verb (past tense/past participle), adjective)

Reflected describes something that has bounced back an image, light, or sound from a surface. It can also describe something that has been shown or indicated as a consequence or representation of something else.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a mirror: it 'Reflects' the 'Real' you. Both start with 'R'.

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'reflected' instead of 'refracted' for light in water. → The light was refracted as it entered the water.

Saying 'reflected about' instead of 'reflected on'. → I reflected on my life.

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