make-up
/'meikʌp/
Definition
- Noun:
- Cosmetics applied to the face: Products like foundation, lipstick, and mascara used to enhance or alter one's facial appearance.
- The composition or constitution of something: The way in which the parts or elements of something are combined; the inherent nature or character of a person or thing.
- An event arranged to replace a missed one: A substitute test, game, or appointment that is scheduled after the original was cancelled or missed.
Examples of Usage
- Noun (Cosmetics):
- Noun (Composition):
- Noun (Substitute Event):
Advanced Usage
- "to do one's make-up": to apply cosmetics to one's own face.
- "to be in one's make-up": to be wearing cosmetics.
Variants and Related Words
- Makeup (noun): An alternative spelling of "make-up". The meanings are identical.
- Make-up artist (noun): A professional who applies cosmetics, especially for theatrical, film, or fashion purposes.
Synonyms
- Cosmetics: Products for enhancing appearance (for the cosmetic meaning).
- Composition, Constitution, Nature: The way something is formed or its essential qualities (for the compositional meaning).
- Resit, Retake: A second attempt at a test (for the substitute event meaning, primarily in academic contexts).
Related Phrases
- Make up (phrasal verb): This is a separate phrasal verb with distinct meanings such as to invent, to reconcile, or to constitute. It is not the noun "make-up".
Related Idioms
- "to be one's make-up": to be an inherent part of someone's character.
Noun
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cosmetics applied to the face to improve or change your appearance
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the way in which someone or something is composed
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an event that is substituted for a previously cancelled event
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he missed the test and had to take a makeup
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the two teams played a makeup one week later
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