make-up
Meaning
Make-up refers to cosmetics applied to the face to enhance or alter one's appearance, as well as the act of creating a harmonious or cohesive whole from various elements.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "make-up" with "makeup," which is the preferred spelling in American English.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Anna
woke
up
early
to
prepare
for
her
job
interview
and
practiced
her
answers
in
front
of
the
mirror
.
She
applied
simple
make
-
up
to
look
tidy
but
still
natural
,
because
she
wanted
to
feel
confident
.
Her
roommate
helped
her
choose
a
plain
blouse
and
a
small
bag
that
matched
the
overall
look
.
When
she
left
the
house
she
felt
calm
and
ready
,
knowing
that
being
polite
and
clear
would
matter
more
than
appearance
.
Common Phrases
facial make-up
make-up artist
make-up remover
Synonyms
Related Words
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