onscreen
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4ADJ.
realistic
VERB + ONSCREEN
appeared, appearing, insults, type
ONSCREEN + NOUN
action, romance
PREP.
despite, in, in
Definitions
adj
As seen on a screen (as of television, film, or computer) rather than in real life.
The two actors had a very realistic onscreen romance, but in reality they couldn't stand each other.
adv
Inside the frame of the cinema, television or computer screen.
I leaned over her shoulder to see two cybergirls yanking out each other's hair. Katy was typing insults that appeared onscreen.
Think of them [task panes] as dialog boxes that enable you to type while they're onscreen.
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6The two actors had a very realistic onscreen romance, but in reality they couldn't stand each other.
WiktionaryI leaned over her shoulder to see two cybergirls yanking out each other's hair. Katy was typing insults that appeared onscreen.
WiktionaryThink of them [task panes] as dialog boxes that enable you to type while they're onscreen.
WiktionaryAnd the best voice actors — their names known to fans and promoted by companies — can become celebrities despite never appearing onscreen.
WiktionaryThe lyrics are intentionally keyed in to the onscreen action at times.
Tatoeba · #1903890The image appeared onscreen.
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