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makeup

Pronunciation: [ˈmeɪkʌp]

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Learn how to use makeup in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “cosmetics”

(noun) Makeup refers to products like lipstick, mascara, and foundation that people usually put on their face to look more attractive. It's like painting a picture on a canvas, but instead, you're using your face as the canvas.

Example

She applied her makeup carefully before going to the party.

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He forgot to bring his makeup with him and felt unprepared for the event.

Example

Do you like to wear makeup when you go out?

Context: “composition”

(noun) Makeup can also mean what something is made of or how it is put together. For example, the makeup of a team refers to the different players and their special skills.

Example

The makeup of the committee includes people from different backgrounds.

Example

The makeup of the team was not balanced, which made it hard to win games.

Example

What is the makeup of the class this year?

Context: “reconciliation”

(noun) Makeup can mean making up after a disagreement. This is when friends or family apologize and fix their relationship. It's like putting the pieces back together after a puzzle gets messed up.

Example

After their argument, they decided to have a makeup and discussed how to move forward.

Example

There was no makeup between the two sisters, and they avoided talking to each other.

Example

How can we have a makeup after our fight?

Context: “reconciliation”

(verb) To makeup means to resolve a disagreement or to become friends again. It’s about fixing a problem you had with someone you care about.

Example

They managed to makeup after a long discussion about their feelings.

Example

The friends did not makeup even after several weeks of silence.

Example

Will they ever makeup after what happened?

How to pronounce makeup

Pronunciation: [ˈmeɪkʌp]

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