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gloss


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

Pronunciation: / ɡlɒs /

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  1. [singular,uncountable] a bright shine on a surface
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  2. [singular,uncountable] an attractive appearance on the surface of something that may hide something less pleasant
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  3. [countable] a note in a piece of writing that explains a difficult word, phrase, or idea
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  4. [singular] a description or explanation that makes something seem more attractive or acceptable than it really is
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  5. gloss finish/print a surface or photograph that has been made shiny
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  6. also gloss paint [uncountable] paint that looks shiny after it dries
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gloss glossed glossed
Present Participle Third Person Singular
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  1. [transitive] to provide a note in a piece of writing, explaining a difficult word, phrase, or idea
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gloss used in phrases

  • lip gloss (noun)
    1. a substance used to make lips look very shiny
  • lip-gloss (noun)
    1. makeup that makes the lips shiny
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gloss used in phrasal verbs

  • gloss over (phrasal verb)
    1. gloss over something to ignore or avoid unpleasant facts
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