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- pronunciation:
pi
rns
- phrases:
- keep up appearances
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
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noun |
| definition 1: |
the act or an instance of appearing or coming into view.
- synonyms:
- emergence
- similar words:
- advent, arrival, coming, debut, introduction
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| definition 2: |
outward show or aspect; seeming.
- synonyms:
- aspect, face, look, semblance
- similar words:
- cast, exterior, form, front, guise, illusion, image, outside, pretense, show
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| definition 3: |
(pl.) outward signs; indications.
By all appearances he's an honest man.- synonyms:
- aspect, cast, exterior, externals, face, semblance, show
- similar words:
- indications, presence
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| definition 4: |
the way in which someone is dressed or groomed.
a sloppy appearance- synonyms:
- countenance, look, looks
- similar words:
- aspect, attitude, bearing, carriage, demeanor, features, form, mien, style, visage
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| related words: |
air, color, complexion, countenance, dawn, entrance, expression, face, garb, look, loom, nature, origin, phase, texture |
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| phrase: |
keep up appearances |
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