token — a thing serving as a visible or tangible representation of a fact, quality, feeling, etc.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a thing serving as a visible or tangible representation of a fact, quality, feeling, etc.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtoʊkən/
Example Sentences
- My mom gave me a chocolate as a token of forgiveness after I broke her favorite mug.
- The boss hired one woman as a token effort to appear diverse.
- He kept the movie ticket as a token of their first date.
token
NOUN[/ˈtoʊkən/]
a thing serving as a visible or tangible representation of a fact, quality, feeling, etc.
She gave him a small token of appreciation for helping her move.
A token of love broken, words left unspoken
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'tacen' meaning 'sign' or 'symbol', derived from Proto-Germanic *taiknam, related to the verb 'teach' in its original sense of 'to show' or 'to point out'.
Breakdown
tac- (show, point) + -en (noun suffix) = token (something shown as a sign or representation)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom gave me a chocolate as a token of forgiveness after I broke her favorite mug.”
“The boss hired one woman as a token effort to appear diverse.”
“He kept the movie ticket as a token of their first date.”
“She made a token attempt to clean her room by just moving the mess under the bed.”
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