Meaning & use
antiglare
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Meaning
adjectivebefore a noun
Designed to reduce or prevent reflected light that makes a screen or surface hard to see.
Grammar: Used before a noun: antiglare coating, antiglare screen.
Patterns
- antiglare coating
- antiglare screen
- antiglare glasses
The antiglare screen on my laptop makes it easier to work outside.
He bought antiglare glasses for driving at night.
The antiglare coating on the monitor reduces reflections from the window.
Common combinations
- antiglare coating
- The antiglare coating on the lenses reduces eye strain.
- antiglare screen
- She put an antiglare screen on her tablet.
- antiglare filter
- An antiglare filter can improve visibility in bright rooms.
- antiglare glasses
- These antiglare glasses are great for computer work.
Synonyms and how they differ
- nonreflective
- Describes a surface that does not reflect light strongly; broader than antiglare.
- matte
- A matte finish reduces shine but may not be specifically designed to cut glare.
Opposites
Word family
Commonly confused: antiglare or antiglare vs. anti-glare?
antiglare vs antiglare vs. anti-glare
Both spellings are used; 'antiglare' is more common in American English, while 'anti-glare' is also acceptable.
Practice
To reduce reflections on your computer screen, you can use an _______ screen.
Choose one answer.
An antiglare screen reduces reflected light. The other options refer to fighting bacteria, fungi, or viruses, which do not relate to screen reflections.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “antiglare”, then check it and compare it with the examples above.