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appearance


Definition: Meaning of, appearance in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / əˈpɪər(ə)ns /

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appearance appearances
  1. way somebody/something looks [uncountable and countable] the way someone or something looks to other people
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  2. somebody takes part in a public event [countable] when a famous person takes part in a film, concert or other public event
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  3. something new starts to exist [singular] when something new begins to exist or starts being used
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  4. arrival [countable usually singular] the unexpected or sudden arrival of someone or something
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  5. keep up appearances to dress and behave in the way in which people expect you to, especially to hide your true situation
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  6. for appearances' sake/for the sake of appearances if you do something for appearances' sake, you are trying to behave how people expect you to, especially to hide your true situation or feelings
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  7. put in an appearance/make an appearance to go to an event for a short time, because you think you should rather than because you want to
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  8. at a law court/meeting [countable] an occasion when someone goes to a court of law or official meeting to give information, answer questions etc
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