The difference between Semblance and Veneer
When used as nouns, semblance means likeness, similarity, whereas veneer means a thin decorative covering of fine material (usually wood) applied to coarser wood or other material.
Veneer is also verb with the meaning: to apply veneer to.
check bellow for the other definitions of Semblance and Veneer
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Semblance as a noun:
likeness, similarity; the quality of being similar.
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Semblance as a noun:
the way something looks; appearance; form
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Veneer as a noun:
A thin decorative covering of fine material (usually wood) applied to coarser wood or other material.
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Veneer as a noun:
An attractive appearance that covers or disguises true nature or feelings.
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Veneer as a verb (transitive, woodworking):
To apply veneer to.
Examples:
"to veneer a piece of furniture with mahogany"
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Veneer as a verb (transitive, figurative):
To disguise with apparent goodness.