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

  1. Semblance as a noun:

    likeness, similarity; the quality of being similar.

  2. Semblance as a noun:

    the way something looks; appearance; form

  1. Veneer as a noun:

    A thin decorative covering of fine material (usually wood) applied to coarser wood or other material.

  2. Veneer as a noun:

    An attractive appearance that covers or disguises true nature or feelings.

  1. Veneer as a verb (transitive, woodworking):

    To apply veneer to.

    Examples:

    "to veneer a piece of furniture with mahogany"

  2. Veneer as a verb (transitive, figurative):

    To disguise with apparent goodness.

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