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White

UK /["/waɪt/"]/US /["/waɪt/"]/

Definition

having the colour of fresh snow or of milk

In simple words: A color that looks like snow or clouds.

Examples

  • The walls are painted white.
  • She wore a beautiful white dress to the party.
  • The snow was pure white after the storm.
  • He has a white cat with blue eyes.
  • The clouds turned white as the sun rose.

Usage notes

Used to describe color of objects, clothing, and in metaphorical terms (e.g., 'white lie'). Not generally used for people directly unless describing race or light skin tone.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think of 'white' like the word 'bright' — both describe something that shines or is clear.

Collocations

  • dead
  • pure
  • bright
  • as white as a ghost
  • as white as snow
  • be
  • look
  • go
  • extremely
  • very
  • rather
  • with
  • as white as a sheet

Synonyms

  • clear
  • pale
  • light
  • blank
  • colorless

Antonyms

  • black
  • dark

Common mistakes

  • Using 'white' as a verb (should be used as an adjective).
  • Confusing with 'whit' which means a tiny amount.
  • Using 'white' to describe something that lacks color (better to use 'colorless').