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makeup

/ˈmeɪkʌp/

Makeup refers to colored substances like lipstick or powder that people put on their faces to change their appearance. It can also refer to the different parts that combine to form a whole object or system.

Exemplos

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1

She spends twenty minutes putting on her makeup every morning.

She takes twenty minutes to apply cosmetics to her face each morning.

2

The theatrical makeup used in the opera was very bright and dramatic.

The special face products used in the stage performance were very bold.

3

I usually don't wear any makeup when I go to the gym.

I do not use face products when I exercise.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
makeup
Verb
make up
Adjetivo
made-up
Relacionado
makeover
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Dica de memorização

Think of 'making your face up' to look better—the noun 'makeup' is the stuff you use to do it.

Quiz rápido

She bought a new bottle of ________ at the store today.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: makeup

Exemplos

1

She spends twenty minutes putting on her makeup every morning.

everyday

She takes twenty minutes to apply cosmetics to her face each morning.

2

The theatrical makeup used in the opera was very bright and dramatic.

formal

The special face products used in the stage performance were very bold.

3

I usually don't wear any makeup when I go to the gym.

informal

I do not use face products when I exercise.

4

Scientists are studying the chemical makeup of the new material.

academic

Researchers are looking at what the new material is made of.

5

A professional makeup artist was hired for the corporate photo shoot.

business

A person who applies cosmetics professionally was hired for the company photos.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
makeup
Verb
make up
Adjetivo
made-up
Relacionado
makeover

Colocações comuns

wear makeup to have cosmetics on your face
apply makeup to put cosmetics on your face
remove makeup to wash cosmetics off your face
heavy makeup a large amount of cosmetics
genetic makeup the combination of genes in a person

Frases Comuns

kiss and make up

to become friends again after an argument

make up one's mind

to make a decision

make up for lost time

to do something quickly because you started late

Frequentemente confundido com

makeup vs make up

'Makeup' (one word) is a noun for cosmetics; 'make up' (two words) is a verb meaning to invent or reconcile.

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Notas de uso

When referring to cosmetics, 'makeup' is usually an uncountable noun. When referring to the composition of something, it can be used more technically.

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Erros comuns

Learners often use 'make up' as a noun, but in modern English, the noun is typically written as one word 'makeup' or sometimes hyphenated 'make-up'.

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Dica de memorização

Think of 'making your face up' to look better—the noun 'makeup' is the stuff you use to do it.

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Origem da palavra

Derived from the 19th-century phrasal verb 'make up,' meaning to complete or prepare something.

Padrões gramaticais

Uncountable noun (for cosmetics) Can be used as an attributive noun (e.g., makeup artist) Compound noun
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Contexto cultural

The use of makeup varies globally, often used for self-expression, professional standards, or cultural ceremonies.

Quiz rápido

She bought a new bottle of ________ at the store today.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: makeup

Gramática relacionada

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