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appearance

appearance

Meaning of appearance

outward appearance

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British English/əˈpɪərəns/
American English/æn əˈpɪrəns/
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appearance with German translation

appearance usage examples

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

The new paint improved the appearance of the house.

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

She checks her appearance in the mirror before leaving.

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appearance belongs to the topic "Style and Taste". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

appearanceAussehen
shirtHemd
skirtRock
pantsHose
trousersHose
jeansJeanshose
shortskurze Hose

appearance synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between appearance / look / image / style / presentation / aspect

🇬🇧English

informal word for someone's style or visible expression

A2Very Often

I like your new look.

🇬🇧English

can mean a public or constructed representation or reputation, not only physical look

B1Often

The company wants to improve its image.

🇬🇧English

refers to a manner or fashion, a consistent way of presenting appearance

B1Very Often

Her style is simple and elegant.

🇬🇧English

how something is shown or presented, can include visual arrangement and manner

B1Often

The presentation of the product was impressive.

🇬🇧English

one facet or side of something; can be the visual aspect but is more general

B1Often

Consider the safety aspect as well as the appearance.

🇬🇧English

a set of clothes; part of someone's appearance but specifically clothing

A2Very Often

She bought a new outfit for the party.

🇬🇧English

the outline or general shape of a person or object, not full details of appearance

B1Rarely

The silhouette of the dress is very flattering.

B
🇬🇧English
bearing

the way someone carries themselves (posture, manner), not just visual clothing

B2Rarely

He has a confident bearing.

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How to pronounce appearance and what this word means

appearance means appearance. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce appearance

/əˈpɪərəns/

appearance translation

appearance

appearance examples

The new paint improved the appearance of the house.

appearance transcription

/əˈpɪərəns/, /æn əˈpɪrəns/

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appearance meaning: what does it mean?

outward appearance

appearance pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

appearance is pronounced as /əˈpɪərəns/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

appearance definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The new paint improved the appearance of the house. Translation: Новая краска улучшила внешний вид дома.

Is appearance part of Style and Taste vocabulary?

Yes, appearance can be learned in the Style and Taste topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is appearance part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, appearance can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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