A2noun 1K

Appearance

🇬🇧 UK /["/əˈpɪərəns/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/əˈpɪrəns/"]/

Meaning of Appearance

the way that somebody/something looks on the outside; what somebody/something seems to be

In simple words: the way someone or something looks

Appearance in a sentence

• His appearance at the party surprised everyone.
• She spent hours on her appearance before the big meeting.
• The appearance of the new school building was impressive.
• They were concerned about the appearance of the garden.
• Her appearance changed over the years, but her smile remained the same.
• The ghost's sudden appearance frightened the children.
• The fashion show focused on the appearance of the models.
• The appearance of the new app made it easier to use.
• His unkempt appearance led people to think he was careless.
• The sudden appearance of rain caused the event to be postponed.

How to use Appearance

Used to describe physical looks or presentation. Typically appropriate in both formal and casual contexts, but avoid in very informal conversations focusing on personality instead.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'a pear' — an object that can symbolize something's look.

Related words

Collocations with Appearance

• attractive
• handsome
• youthful
• have
• take on
• create
• in appearance
• contrary to appearances
• despite appearances
• judge (somebody/​something) by appearances
• abrupt
• dramatic
• sudden
• make
• put in
• mark
• abrupt
• dramatic
• sudden
• make
• put in
• mark
• first
• second
• etc.
• make
• cancel
• fee
• money

Synonyms for Appearance

• look
• aspect
• outward appearance
• physique
• shape

Opposites of Appearance

• disappearance
• absence

Common mistakes with Appearance

• Confused with 'appearance' as a verb.
• Using it only for visual looks and ignoring other aspects like behavior.
• Saying 'an appearance' when referring to overall look rather than discussing events.

Frequently asked questions about Appearance

What does Appearance mean?

the way someone or something looks

What is the definition of Appearance?

the way that somebody/something looks on the outside; what somebody/something seems to be

How do you use Appearance in a sentence?

His appearance at the party surprised everyone.

Can you give another example of Appearance?

She spent hours on her appearance before the big meeting.

What are synonyms for Appearance?

Common alternatives include look, aspect, outward appearance, physique, shape.

What is the opposite of Appearance?

Opposite meanings include disappearance, absence.

What words go with Appearance?

It commonly pairs with attractive, handsome, youthful, have, take on, create, in appearance, contrary to appearances, despite appearances, judge (somebody/​something) by appearances, abrupt, dramatic, sudden, make, put in, mark, abrupt, dramatic, sudden, make, put in, mark, first, second, etc., make, cancel, fee, money.

What are common mistakes when using Appearance?

Confused with 'appearance' as a verb. Using it only for visual looks and ignoring other aspects like behavior. Saying 'an appearance' when referring to overall look rather than discussing events.

How do you pronounce Appearance?

US: /["/əˈpɪrəns/"]/, UK: /["/əˈpɪərəns/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Appearance?

Used to describe physical looks or presentation. Typically appropriate in both formal and casual contexts, but avoid in very informal conversations focusing on personality instead.

What CEFR level is Appearance?

"Appearance" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.