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Academic VocabularyGrade 4, Unit 4, Week 4
symbolssymbols
Definition
pictures or things that stand for, or
mean, something else
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In Context
Pictures or symbols are often
used on signs in public places so
that everyone can understand the
message.
Part of Speech
Noun
Synonym
representation
Making Word Connections
symbol, symbolic, symbolizing
More Word Connections
sign, religion, country, language
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