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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.”

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Appearing on a screen, such as film, television, or a computer display, as opposed to in real life.
"The two actors have great onscreen chemistry."
"Her onscreen persona is much bolder than she is in interviews."

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In plain EnglishDescribes something happening on a screen, as opposed to offscreen or in real life.

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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.

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