make-up

/'meikʌp/

Thân thiện

A woman applies make-up in front of a bathroom mirror.

Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. cosmetics applied to the face to improve or change your appearance
2. the way in which someone or something is composed
3. an event that is substituted for a previously cancelled event
   • he missed the test and had to take a makeup
   • the two teams played a makeup one week later

Từ đồng nghĩa

• makeup
• war paint
• constitution
• composition
• physical composition