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- [maskt, mahskt]
- /mæskt, mɑskt/
- /mɑːskt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [maskt, mahskt]
- /mæskt, mɑskt/
Definitions of masked word
- adjective masked using or wearing a mask or masks: a masked burglar; masked actors. 1
- adjective masked disguised; concealed; hidden: masked treachery; masked forces. 1
- adjective masked Botany. personate2 (def 1). 1
- adjective masked Zoology. having markings that resemble a mask. 1
- noun masked a covering for all or part of the face, worn to conceal one's identity. 1
- noun masked a grotesque or humorous false face worn at a carnival, masquerade, etc.: Halloween masks. 1
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Origin of masked
First appearance:
before 1575 One of the 34% oldest English words
First recorded in 1575-85; mask + -ed3
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Masked
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
masked popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
masked usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for masked
adj masked
- disguised — 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.
- cabalistic — of or relating to the cabala.
- covert — Covert activities or situations are secret or hidden.
- cryptic — A cryptic remark or message contains a hidden meaning or is difficult to understand.
- incognito — having one's identity concealed, as under an assumed name, especially to avoid notice or formal attentions.
adjective masked
- camouflaged — concealed or disguised
- concealed — to hide; withdraw or remove from observation; cover or keep from sight: He concealed the gun under his coat.
- screened — a movable or fixed device, usually consisting of a covered frame, that provides shelter, serves as a partition, etc.
- veiled — having a veil: a veiled hat.
- covered — A covered area is an area that has a roof.
Antonyms for masked
adj masked
- unmasked — to strip a mask or disguise from.
adjective masked
- exposed — Make (something) visible, typically by uncovering it.
- detectable — Something that is detectable can be noticed or discovered.
See also
Matching words
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