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symbol

symbol

Meaning of symbol

symbolic sign

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EN-UK/ˈsɪmbəl/
EN-US/ˈsɪmbəl/
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symbol with Russian translation

symbol usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Кленовый лист — национальный символ, который многие канадцы носят на значках.

The maple leaf is a national symbol that many Canadians wear on their badges.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

На фестивале вырезанная маска стала символом местных сказителей.

At the festival, the carved mask became a symbol of the local storytellers.

Learn by topic

symbol belongs to the topic "Culture and Traditions of Countries". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

symbolсимвол
showerдуш
elevatorлифт
towelполотенце
TVтелевизор
viewвид
breakfastзавтрак

symbol synonyms

Related words worth learning together

sign
usually a physical indicator, signal, or mark that conveys information; often concrete
character
can mean a printed sign or letter, or a person's traits; not always interchangeable with 'symbol'
logo
a graphic mark or emblem representing a company or brand; a specific type of symbol
token
a small object or gesture that represents something (a token of appreciation) or a physical voucher/coin
insignia
a badge or distinguishing mark of rank or membership; formal and specialized
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🇬🇧en

usually a physical indicator, signal, or mark that conveys information; often concrete

A1Very Often

This sign points to the museum entrance.

🇬🇧en

can mean a printed sign or letter, or a person's traits; not always interchangeable with 'symbol'

A1Often

The '%' character appears on the keyboard.

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🇬🇧en
logo

a graphic mark or emblem representing a company or brand; a specific type of symbol

A1Often

The company's logo is printed on every product.

T
🇬🇧en
token

a small object or gesture that represents something (a token of appreciation) or a physical voucher/coin

A1Rarely

He gave her a token of his gratitude.

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🇬🇧en
insignia

a badge or distinguishing mark of rank or membership; formal and specialized

A1Very Rarely

The officer wore the insignia of his rank.

🇬🇧en

a depiction or portrayal of something; broader and more abstract than 'symbol', can include many forms of depiction

A1Often

The sculpture is a representation of the city's history.

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How to pronounce symbol and what this word means

symbol means symbol. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce symbol

/ˈsɪmbəl/

symbol translation

symbol

symbol examples

The maple leaf is a national symbol that many Canadians wear on their badges.

symbol transcription

/ˈsɪmbəl/, /ˈsɪmbəl/

Questions about this word

symbol meaning: what does it mean?

symbolic sign

symbol pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

symbol is pronounced as /ˈsɪmbəl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

symbol definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The maple leaf is a national symbol that many Canadians wear on their badges. Translation: Кленовый лист — национальный символ, который многие канадцы носят на значках.

Is symbol part of Culture and Traditions of Countries vocabulary?

Yes, symbol can be learned in the Culture and Traditions of Countries topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is symbol part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, symbol can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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