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The teacher explained the nuance between happy and relieved.
What does Nuance mean?
Nuance is a slight difference that matters.
Dictionary definition
A small but important difference in meaning, tone, feeling, or expression.
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Nuance in a sentence
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A small nuance in tone changed how the sentence sounded.
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Strong readers notice nuance when two words are similar but not exactly the same.
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What does nuance mean?
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Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to nuance?
Subtle difference is close in meaning to nuance in this context.
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Which word is an opposite or useful contrast for nuance?
Sameness contrasts with nuance in this context.
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Nuance
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WordNuance.
Partnoun.
MeaningNuance is a slight difference that matters.
ExampleExample: The teacher explained the nuance between happy and relieved.
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- Syllables
- noo · ahns
- Strongest beat
- noo
- Ending
- ahns
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on noo.
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Synonyms
Words like Nuance
subtle differenceUse for a small difference that matters.
shadeUse for a slight difference in meaning or tone.
subtletyUse for a small detail that is not obvious.
Antonyms
Opposite words
obvious differenceUse as a contrast because nuance is usually subtle.
samenessUse when there is no difference.
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Word family
Nuance word family
Base word
nuance
noun
nuances
More than one slight difference.
adjective
nuanced
Showing subtle differences.
verb
nuancing
Adding subtle differences.
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