onscreen
Onscreen (adj) means appearing on a screen, such as film, television, or a computer display, as opposed to in real life. Example: “The two actors have great onscreen chemistry.”
How to use onscreen
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes something happening on a screen, as opposed to offscreen or in real life.
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The two actors have great _____ chemistry.
Etymology
From on + screen.
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What does “onscreen” mean?
The word “onscreen” means appearing on a screen, such as film, television, or a computer display, as opposed to in real life. In plain terms, describes something happening on a screen, as opposed to offscreen or in real life.
How do you use “onscreen” in a sentence?
Here is “onscreen” used in a sentence: “The two actors have great onscreen chemistry.”
What is the opposite of “onscreen”?
The opposite of “onscreen” — its antonyms — is offscreen.
What part of speech is “onscreen”?
“Onscreen” is an adjective.