appearance

noun

UK /əˈpɪərəns/

Word Forms

singular	appearance
plural	appearances

1
countable/uncountable the way that someone or something looks
The twins are almost identical in appearance.
His thinning hair gave him the appearance of a much older man.
Recent initiatives have done a lot to improve the appearance of the district.
Synonyms and related words
General words for appearances
optics
appearance
look
1. 1a
  the way that someone or something looks, when this is different to the way it really is
  He doesn’t look well off, but you shouldn’t judge by appearances.
  give the appearance of (doing) something:
  He had always given the appearance of agreeing with her ideas.
  to/by all appearances (=based on the way a situation seems):
  She was, to all appearances, enjoying the challenges of the new job.
  Synonyms and related words
  General words for appearances
  optics
  appearance
  look
2
uncountable the time when something starts to exist or be seen
The disease is contagious only before the appearance of its initial symptoms.
Synonyms and related words
Beginnings, starts and early stages
beginning
start
introduction
1. 2a
  the fact of someone appearing, especially when you do not expect them
  Julie’s sudden appearance in the doorway startled me.
  Synonyms and related words
  To appear and appearance
  appear
  resurface
  emerge
3
countable an occasion when you are on television or in a play, movie, concert etc
a public appearance
make an appearance:
She has made numerous appearances on TV game shows.
Synonyms and related words
General words for performances
act
appearance
booking
4
countable an occasion when you go to a court of law, committee, or similar institution so that people can ask you questions and make decisions about you
He has had 14 other court appearances.
Synonyms and related words
Parts of trials
affirmation
appearance
be on/under oath

phrases

keep up appearances

put in/make an appearance

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