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- [sem-bluh ns]
- /ˈsɛm bləns/
- /ˈsem.bləns/
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- [sem-bluh ns]
- /ˈsɛm bləns/
Definitions of semblance word
- noun semblance outward aspect or appearance. 1
- noun semblance an assumed or unreal appearance; show. 1
- noun semblance the slightest appearance or trace. 1
- noun semblance a likeness, image, or copy. 1
- noun semblance a spectral appearance; apparition. 1
- noun semblance slight amount 1
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Origin of semblance
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English < Middle French, equivalent to sembl(er) to seem (see resemble) + -ance -ance
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Parts of speech for Semblance
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preposition
conjunction
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semblance popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% 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.
semblance usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for semblance
noun semblance
- affinity — If you have an affinity with someone or something, you feel that you are similar to them or that you know and understand them very well.
- analogy — If you make or draw an analogy between two things, you show that they are similar in some way.
- apery — imitative behaviour; mimicry
- appearance — When someone makes an appearance at a public event or in a broadcast, they take part in it.
- atmosphere — A planet's atmosphere is the layer of air or other gases around it.
Antonyms for semblance
noun semblance
- concrete — Concrete is a substance used for building which is made by mixing together cement, sand, small stones, and water.
- dissemblance — dissembling; dissimulation.
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