[{"word":"reflecting","phonetic":"/ɹɪˈflɛktɪŋ/","phonetics":[{"text":"/ɹɪˈflɛktɪŋ/","audio":""}],"meanings":[{"partOfSpeech":"verb","definitions":[{"definition":"To bend back (light, etc.) from a surface.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"A mirror reflects the light that shines on it."},{"definition":"To be bent back (light, etc.) from a surface.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"The moonlight reflected from the surface of water."},{"definition":"To mirror, or show the image of something.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"The shop window reflected his image as he walked past."},{"definition":"To be mirrored.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"His image reflected from the shop window as he walked past."},{"definition":"To agree with; to closely follow.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"Entries in English dictionaries aim to reflect common usage."},{"definition":"To give evidence of someone's or something's character etc.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"The teacher's ability reflects well on the school."},{"definition":"To think seriously; to ponder or consider.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"People do that sort of thing every day, without ever stopping to reflect on the consequences."}],"synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"partOfSpeech":"noun","definitions":[{"definition":"An instance of reflection","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]}],"synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"partOfSpeech":"adjective","definitions":[{"definition":"That has been reflected (of light, sound etc.); undergoing reflection.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"That reflects.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"a reflecting pool"},{"definition":"Having a component that reflects light.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"a reflecting telescope"},{"definition":"Given to introspection; thoughtful, reflective.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"Insulting, disparaging.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]}],"synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]}],"license":{"name":"CC BY-SA 3.0","url":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0"},"sourceUrls":["https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/reflect","https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/reflecting"]}]