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- \ˈkər-tən\
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- \ˈkər-tən\
Definition of curtaining word
- noun curtaining Present participle of curtain. 1
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Parts of speech for Curtaining
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
curtaining popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
curtaining usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for curtaining
verb curtaining
- disguise — to change the appearance or guise of so as to conceal identity or mislead, as by means of deceptive garb: The king was disguised as a peasant.
- camouflage — Camouflage consists of things such as leaves, branches, or brown and green paint, which are used to make it difficult for an enemy to see military forces and equipment.
- conceal — If you conceal something, you cover it or hide it carefully.
- dress up — of or for a dress or dresses.
- obscure — (of meaning) not clear or plain; ambiguous, vague, or uncertain: an obscure sentence in the contract.
Antonyms for curtaining
verb curtaining
- reveal — to make known; disclose; divulge: to reveal a secret.
- show — to cause or allow to be seen; exhibit; display.
- uncover — to lay bare; disclose; reveal.
- open — not closed or barred at the time, as a doorway by a door, a window by a sash, or a gateway by a gate: to leave the windows open at night.
- unmask — to strip a mask or disguise from.
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Matching words
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