symbolically — in a way that represents or stands for something else
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in a way that represents or stands for something else
Pronunciation (IPA): /sɪmˈbɑːlɪkli/
Korean meaning: 상징적으로, 기호적으로
Korean pronunciation: 심**볼**리컬리
Example Sentences
- He symbolically threw his old textbooks in the trash after graduation.
- The wedding ring symbolically represents eternal love and commitment.
- My mom symbolically burned my report card, though she was actually just making dinner.
symbolically
ADVERB//sɪmˈbɑːlɪkli//
in a way that represents or stands for something else
in a way that represents or stands for something else
The broken clock stands symbolically, ironically outlasting those checking chronically!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
그리스어 symbolon(함께 던져진 것, 표시)에서 유래되어 라틴어를 거쳐 영어로 전해졌습니다. 고대 그리스에서는 두 조각으로 나뉜 동전이나 물건을 신분 확인의 표시로 사용했던 것에서 시작되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“He symbolically threw his old textbooks in the trash after graduation.”
“The wedding ring symbolically represents eternal love and commitment.”
“My mom symbolically burned my report card, though she was actually just making dinner.”
“The artist symbolically painted her emotions using only blue and gray colors.”
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