Apperance vs. Appearance — What's the Difference?
By Tayyaba Rehman — Published on September 10, 2023
"Apperance" is a misspelling; "Appearance" is correct, referring to how something looks or seems to the observer.
Difference Between Apperance and Appearance
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Which is correct: Apperance or Appearance
How to spell Appearance?
Apperance
Incorrect Spelling
Appearance
Correct Spelling
Key Differences
Always remember "appear" is at the start of "appearance."
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Associate the double "p" in "appearance" with a person (P) looking in a mirror, checking their appearance.
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Think of "ance" as the dance of appearance – you can't dance without "ance."
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Remember it's about how things "appear," then just add -ance.
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Visualize "appearance" as a word wearing fancy "earrings," emphasizing the "ear" in the word.
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Compare with Definitions
Apperance
Apperance is an incorrect spelling of Appearance.
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Appearance
The way that someone or something visually presents.
The old house had a haunted appearance.
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Appearance
A coming into sight or view.
The sudden appearance of the actor surprised everyone.
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Appearance
The semblance or outward show of something.
Despite the confident appearance, he was nervous inside.
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Appearance
An instance of being publicly seen.
The celebrity made a guest appearance on the show.
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Appearance
An act of appearing or being seen.
She made a brief appearance at the party.
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Appearance
The act or an instance of coming into sight.
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Appearance
The act or an instance of coming into public view
The author made a rare personal appearance.
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Appearance
Outward aspect
An untidy appearance.
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Appearance
Something that appears; a phenomenon.
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Appearance
A superficial aspect; a semblance
Keeping up an appearance of wealth.
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Appearance
Appearances Outward indications; circumstances
A cheerful person, to all appearances.
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Appearance
The act of appearing or coming into sight; the act of becoming visible to the eye.
His sudden appearance surprised me.
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Appearance
A thing seen; a phenomenon; an apparition.
There was a strange appearance in the sky.
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Appearance
The way something looks; personal presence
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Appearance
Apparent likeness; the way which something or someone appears to others.
Some people say I'm shallow because I care so much about my appearance.
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Appearance
That which is not substance, essence, hypostasis; the outward reality as opposed to the underlying reality
Catholicism teaches that the Eucharist, while remaining under the physical appearance of bread and wine, becomes really and truly the body and the blood of Christ.
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Appearance
The act of appearing in a particular place, or in society, a company, or any proceedings; a coming before the public in a particular character.
A person makes his appearance as an historian, an artist, or an orator.
David Beckham's first appearance with the LA Galaxy at Giants Stadium against the New York Red Bulls last night drew a crowd of 66237.
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Appearance
(legal) An instance of someone coming into a court of law to be part of a trial, either in person or represented by an attorney or such like; a court appearance
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Appearance
(medical) Chiefly used by nurses: the act of defecation by a patient.
The patient had a small bowel obstruction and there was no appearance until after the obstruction resolved.
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Appearance
The act of appearing or coming into sight; the act of becoming visible to the eye; as, his sudden appearance surprised me.
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Appearance
A thing seed; a phenomenon; a phase; an apparition; as, an appearance in the sky.
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Appearance
Personal presence; exhibition of the person; look; aspect; mien.
And now am come to see . . . It thy appearance answer loud report.
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Appearance
Semblance, or apparent likeness; external show. pl. Outward signs, or circumstances, fitted to make a particular impression or to determine the judgment as to the character of a person or a thing, an act or a state; as, appearances are against him.
There was upon the tabernacle, as it were, the appearance of fire.
For man looketh on the outward appearance.
Judge not according to the appearance.
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Appearance
The act of appearing in a particular place, or in society, a company, or any proceedings; a coming before the public in a particular character; as, a person makes his appearance as an historian, an artist, or an orator.
Will he now retire,After appearance, and again prolongOur expectation?
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Appearance
Probability; likelihood.
There is that which hath no appearance.
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Appearance
The coming into court of either of the parties; the being present in court; the coming into court of a party summoned in an action, either by himself or by his attorney, expressed by a formal entry by the proper officer to that effect; the act or proceeding by which a party proceeded against places himself before the court, and submits to its jurisdiction.
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Appearance
Outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
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Appearance
The event of coming into sight
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Appearance
Formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
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Appearance
A mental representation;
I tried to describe his appearance to the police
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Appearance
The act of appearing in public view;
The rookie made a brief appearance in the first period
It was Bernhardt's last appearance in America
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Appearance
Pretending that something is the case in order to make a good impression;
They try to keep up appearances
That ceremony is just for show
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Common Curiosities
Why is it called Appearance?
It's called "appearance" because it derives from the verb "appear," describing how something looks or presents itself.
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What is the verb form of Appearance?
The verb form is "appear."
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What is the singular form of Appearance?
The singular form is "appearance."
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Is Appearance an abstract noun?
Yes, it can be considered abstract when referring to a quality or impression but can also be concrete when referencing a specific instance of showing up.
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What is the root word of Appearance?
The root word is "appear."
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Which preposition is used with Appearance?
"Of" is commonly used, as in "appearance of a ghost."
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What is the pronunciation of Appearance?
"Appearance" is pronounced as /əˈpɪr.əns/.
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Which article is used with Appearance?
Both "an" and "the" can be used: "an appearance" or "the appearance."
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Which vowel is used before Appearance?
Generally "an" or "the" can precede "appearance" depending on context.
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What is the plural form of Appearance?
The plural form is "appearances."
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Is Appearance an adverb?
No, "appearance" is not an adverb.
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Is Appearance a countable noun?
Yes, e.g., "There were several appearances by the artist."
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Which conjunction is used with Appearance?
Any conjunction can be used depending on context, e.g., "and," "or."
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Is Appearance a negative or positive word?
"Appearance" is neutral; it doesn't inherently carry a positive or negative connotation.
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Is the word Appearance imperative?
No, "appearance" is not imperative.
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How do we divide Appearance into syllables?
It can be divided as Ap-pear-ance.
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What part of speech is Appearance?
"Appearance" is a noun.
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What is another term for Appearance?
Another term could be "visage" or "look."
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Is Appearance a vowel or consonant?
"Appearance" is a word and contains both vowels and consonants.
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How many syllables are in Appearance?
"Appearance" has three syllables.
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What is the opposite of Appearance?
The opposite could be "disappearance."
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Is Appearance a collective noun?
No, "appearance" is not a collective noun.
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Is the Appearance term a metaphor?
Not inherently, but it can be used metaphorically.
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Which determiner is used with Appearance?
Common determiners include "this," "that," "an," or "the."
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What is the third form of Appearance?
The related verb "appear" has the third form "appeared."
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Is Appearance a noun or adjective?
"Appearance" is a noun.
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What is a stressed syllable in Appearance?
The second syllable "pear" is stressed.
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What is the first form of Appearance?
As a noun, "appearance" doesn't have verb forms. The related verb is "appear."
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What is the second form of Appearance?
The related verb "appear" has the second form "appeared."
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How is Appearance used in a sentence?
"Her sudden appearance at the event was unexpected."
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