⏮
Meaning
The ⏮ emoji depicts a media control button commonly used to skip back to the previous audio or video track. It signals moving to the start or the last item in a playlist or album.
Common Uses
- Indicating the action to rewind or go back in a playlist
- Representing music or media player controls in chat or UI references
- Symbolizing restarting a song or track
- Used in conversations about music apps or devices
- Denoting going to the beginning in audio or video content
Examples
⏮ Let's replay that song!Hit ⏮ to start the playlist over.Use ⏮ to skip to the last track.
Technical Notes
U+23EE, introduced around Unicode 6.0, belongs to the ‘Symbols’ category. It appears as a double left-pointing triangle with a vertical bar. Platform designs may vary slightly but typically maintain the same shape and meaning. This emoji has no skin tone variants.
FAQ
What does the ⏮ emoji mean?
A symbol for skipping to the previous track or restarting playback in media players.
How is the ⏮ emoji used?
Commonly used in the context of music, videos, and media controls to indicate going back or replaying content.
Does the meaning of the ⏮ emoji change by context?
Its general meaning remains consistent, though it can metaphorically suggest going back or restarting beyond media contexts.
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