Symbol ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Symbol ( noun )

1. A thing that represents or stands for something else, especially a material object representing something abstract.
2. A letter, figure, or sign used to represent something such as an element in mathematics or chemistry, a sound or speech form in linguistics, or a unit of currency.
3. A gesture, action, or rite that is symbolic of a particular event or process.

Origin:

Late middle english: from latin symbolum, from greek sumbolon "token, mark," from syn- "together" + bolē "a throw," related to ballo "to throw.".

Examples:

1. The American flag is a symbol of freedom and democracy.
2. The letter "A" is a symbol for the first item in a list.
3. The wedding ring is a symbol of eternal love and commitment.
4. The dove is a symbol of peace.
5. The ankh is an ancient Egyptian symbol of life.

(As a verb)

Symbol ( verb )

1. A thing that represents or stands for something else, especially a material object representing something abstract.
2. A letter, figure, or sign used to represent something such as an element in mathematics or chemistry, a sound or speech form in linguistics, or a unit of currency.
3. A gesture, action, or rite that is symbolic of a particular event or process.

Origin:

Late middle english: from latin symbolum, from greek sumbolon "token, mark," from syn- "together" + bolē "a throw," related to ballo "to throw.".

Examples:

1. The American flag is a symbol of freedom and democracy.
2. The letter "A" is a symbol for the first item in a list.
3. The wedding ring is a symbol of eternal love and commitment.
4. The dove is a symbol of peace.
5. The ankh is an ancient Egyptian symbol of life.