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mask
- pronunciation:
- maesk
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a covering that hides all or part of the face.
Latisha and Bill wore monster masks for Halloween.
- similar words:
- disguise
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| definition 2: |
anything that hides or covers up.
He hid his sad feelings behind the mask of a smile.- synonyms:
- cloak, disguise, masquerade, screen, veil
- similar words:
- show
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| related words: |
cloak, portrait |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
masked, masking, masks |
| definition 1: |
to cover up or hide.
They masked the ugly wall with many colorful posters.She masked her true feelings.- synonyms:
- conceal, disguise, hide, screen
- similar words:
- cloak, cover, obscure, veil
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| definition 2: |
to cover with a mask.
The children masked their faces for the costume party.- synonyms:
- disguise
- similar words:
- cover, hide, veil
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| derivation: |
masklike (adj.) |
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