make-up
noun · verb
Simple meaning
An event that is substituted for a previously cancelled event.
Pronunciation
Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
An event that is substituted for a previously cancelled event
“He missed the test and had to take a makeup.”
The way in which someone or something is composed
Cosmetics applied to the face to improve or change your appearance
verb
Form or compose
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Typical Use
- Rare
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This meaning: An event that is substituted for a previously cancelled event
Used this way, make-up is a common word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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