token meaning
token :
symbolic, representative
adjective
▪ She gave a token smile.
▪ She gave a symbolic smile.
▪ It was a token gesture of goodwill.
▪ It was a symbolic act of kindness.
paraphrasing
▪ symbolic – representative
▪ nominal – minimal, in name only
▪ representative – acting as a symbol
▪ minimal – very small in amount
token :
symbol, item representing something
noun
▪ He gave her a token of his love.
▪ He gave her a symbol of his love.
▪ She received a token for a free coffee.
▪ She got a coupon for a free coffee.
paraphrasing
▪ symbol – sign
▪ sign – mark
▪ coupon – voucher
▪ voucher – certificate
Pronunciation
token [ˈtoʊ.kən]
The stress is on 'to', and it sounds like 'toh-kuhn'.
Common phrases and grammar about token
token - Common meaning
adjective
symbolic, representative
noun
symbol, item representing something
Part of Speech Changes for "token"
▪ tokenism (noun) – symbolic effort
▪ tokenistic (adjective) – symbolic in nature
Common Expressions with "token"
▪ token gesture – symbolic act
▪ token of appreciation – symbol of thanks
▪ token payment – small symbolic payment
▪ token effort – minimal effort
Important examples of token in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, token is often used to mean a symbol or small item given as a sign.
Example of a confusing word: taken (past participle of take)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
Token as an adjective often appears in TOEIC grammar questions to describe symbolic gestures or actions.
token
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
token of appreciation
'symbol of thanks', used in formal settings.
by the same token
means 'for the same reason'.
Differences between similar words and token
token
,
symbol
differences
Token is a small item or gesture representing something, while symbol is a broader representation or sign.
token
,
coupon
differences
Token is often a symbolic item or gesture, while coupon is a voucher for discounts or free items.
Words with the same origin as token
The origin of token
The word 'token' comes from Old English 'tacen', meaning sign or symbol.
Word structure
The analysis of the word's composition is unclear.
Words with the same origin
The word's root is unclear or difficult to confirm.
