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on reflection

on reflection prepositional phrase: after thinking about something.

Prepositional phrase

  1. After thinking about something
    • On mature reflection, I feel it would be wiser not to sell.

Synonyms of on reflection

Forms of on reflection

alternative formupon reflection

Questions about on reflection

What does on reflection mean?
On reflection means after thinking about something.
What part of speech is on reflection?
On reflection is a prepositional phrase.

Words near on reflection in the dictionary

  1. on purpose
  2. on rails
  3. on rare form
  4. on read
  5. on record
  6. on reflection
  7. on remand
  8. on report
  9. on risk
  10. on route
  11. on sale

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