gloss vs semblance

semblance vs gloss

gloss and semblance both are nouns.

gloss is a verb but semblance is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
gloss	Yes	No	Yes	No
semblance	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, gloss and semblance are synonyms defined as:

gloss and semblance: an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading

Other synonyms of gloss include color, colour.

gloss (noun)	semblance (noun)
the property of being smooth and shiny	picture consisting of a graphic image of a person or thing
an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading	an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading
an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text	an erroneous mental representation
an alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge; usually published as an appendix to a text on that field

gloss (verb)	semblance (verb)
provide an interlinear translation of a word or phrase
provide interlinear explanations for words or phrases
give a deceptive explanation or excuse for
give a shine or gloss to, usually by rubbing

Difference between gloss and semblance

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