semblance vs gloss

gloss vs semblance

semblance and gloss both are nouns.

semblance is not a verb while gloss is a verb.

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

As nouns, semblance and gloss are synonyms defined as:

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

Other synonyms of semblance include color, colour.

semblance (noun)	gloss (noun)
picture consisting of a graphic image of a person or thing	the property of being smooth and shiny
an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading	an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading
an erroneous mental representation	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

semblance (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 semblance and gloss

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