Meaning
A cover for the face, worn to hide it or to keep it safe.
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Word origin
From French masque, from Italian maschera, a face cover worn at carnival.
- Origin
- French
- Root
- masque
- English cognates
- mascara, masquerade
Grammar
Examples
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A "mask" covers the face so that people do not know you.
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A "mask" can also keep the mouth and nose safe.
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Masks are often made to look like animals or people.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 21, lesson 7: mask, desperate, dramatic and 7 more words.