What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
semblance
Example
The house was in a state of complete disarray, with no semblance of order. [semblance: noun]
Example
The politician's speech gave the semblance of honesty, but it was full of lies. [semblance: noun]
semblant
Example
The moon cast a semblant of silver light on the water. [semblant: adjective]
Example
The artist created a beautiful semblant of the famous painting. [semblant: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Semblance is more commonly used than semblant in everyday language, making it a more useful word for ESL learners to learn and practice.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between semblance and semblant?
Semblance is more neutral in tone and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, while semblant may have a more poetic or archaic tone and is less appropriate for formal settings.
