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guise vs gloss

gloss vs guise

guise and gloss both are nouns.

guise is not a verb while gloss is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
guise Yes No No No
gloss Yes No Yes No
As nouns, gloss is a hypernym of guise; that is, gloss is a word with a broader meaning than guise:
  • guise: an artful or simulated semblance
  • gloss: an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading
Other hypernyms of guise include color, colour, semblance.
guise (noun) gloss (noun)
an artful or simulated semblance the property of being smooth and shiny
an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading
an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text
an alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge; usually published as an appendix to a text on that field
guise (verb) gloss (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 guise and gloss

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