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uh-PEERR-uh-ns/əˈpɪərəns/

Appearance is how someone or something looks: a smart appearance, don’t judge by appearance. It is also when someone arrives: a guest appearance, her sudden appearance. Appear is the verb. Disappearance is the opposite of the “arriving” sense.

Meaning

The way someone or something looks.

Examples

• “His appearance changed after the haircut.”
• “His appearance in court surprised the family.”
• “The product’s appearance matters as much as the price.”

Good to know

how it looks / when someone arrives. Verb: appear. Mix-up: apparent.

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