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Facade
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Simple meaning
What does Facade mean?
Facade means a building front or a false outward appearance.
Dictionary definition
The front of a building; also a false appearance that hides the truth.
Example sentences
Facade in a sentence
easy
The stone facade of the museum looked very old.
medium
His smile was a facade that hid his worry.
hard
The novel uses the mansion's bright facade to contrast with its dark secrets.
Synonyms
Words like Facade
frontUse for the outside face of a building.
appearanceUse for the way something seems from the outside.
Antonyms
Opposite words
interiorUse for the inside of a building or thing.
realityUse for what is true rather than only how something appears.
Word family
Facade word family
Base word
facade
noun
facades
More than one facade.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does facade mean?
Facade can describe the front of a building or an appearance that hides the truth.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to facade?
Appearance is close when facade means how something looks on the outside.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of facade when it means a false appearance?
Reality contrasts with facade when facade means a false appearance.
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