B1 2K

Make-up

🇬🇧 UK //ˈmeɪk.ʌp// 🇺🇸 US //ˈmeɪk.ʌp//

Meaning of Make-up

to put powder, lipstick, etc. on your/somebody’s face to make it more attractive or to prepare for an appearance in the theatre, on television, etc.

In simple words: Cosmetics like lipstick or eyeshadow that people use to look better.

Make-up in a sentence

• She applied make-up before going to the party.
• His face was covered in make-up for the theatrical performance.
• The teachers scheduled a make-up exam for students who missed the test.
• We need a make-up class to cover the material from last week.
• The make-up of the team changed after the new players joined.
• Scientists studied the chemical make-up of the substance.

How to use Make-up

Use 'make-up' when referring to cosmetics in general. It can be informal in some contexts (like conversations among friends), but is appropriate in beauty-related discussions. Avoid using this term in formal writing.

Grammar pattern

make-up + object

Memory hint

Think of 'make-up' as putting a 'make-believe' layer on your face!

Related words

Collocations with Make-up

• wear make-up
• apply make-up
• remove make-up
• make-up artist
• beauty make-up

Synonyms for Make-up

• cosmetics
• beauty products
• face paint
• foundation
• blush

Opposites of Make-up

• remove
• erase

Common mistakes with Make-up

• Confused with 'make up' (to invent an excuse) and 'make-up' (cosmetics).
• Using 'make-up' as a verb when it is a noun.
• Mixing up the spelling with hyphen and no hyphen forms.

Frequently asked questions about Make-up

What does Make-up mean?

Cosmetics like lipstick or eyeshadow that people use to look better.

What is the definition of Make-up?

to put powder, lipstick, etc. on your/somebody’s face to make it more attractive or to prepare for an appearance in the theatre, on television, etc.

How do you use Make-up in a sentence?

She applied make-up before going to the party.

Can you give another example of Make-up?

His face was covered in make-up for the theatrical performance.

What are synonyms for Make-up?

Common alternatives include cosmetics, beauty products, face paint, foundation, blush.

What is the opposite of Make-up?

Opposite meanings include remove, erase.

What words go with Make-up?

It commonly pairs with wear make-up, apply make-up, remove make-up, make-up artist, beauty make-up.

What are common mistakes when using Make-up?

Confused with 'make up' (to invent an excuse) and 'make-up' (cosmetics). Using 'make-up' as a verb when it is a noun. Mixing up the spelling with hyphen and no hyphen forms.

How do you pronounce Make-up?

US: //ˈmeɪk.ʌp//, UK: //ˈmeɪk.ʌp//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Make-up?

Use 'make-up' when referring to cosmetics in general. It can be informal in some contexts (like conversations among friends), but is appropriate in beauty-related discussions. Avoid using this term in formal writing.

What CEFR level is Make-up?

"Make-up" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.