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Blue

UK /["/bluː/"]/ US /["/bluː/"]/ Pronunciation

Definition

having the colour of a clear sky or the sea on a clear day

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In simple words: A color like the sky or ocean.

Examples

• The sky is a beautiful shade of blue today.
• She wore a striking blue dress to the party.
• The ocean looks so blue from the beach.
• He felt blue after his friend moved away.
• Blue is my favorite color because it reminds me of nature.
• They painted the walls blue to create a calm atmosphere.
• During winter, the evenings can feel blue and cold.
• The blue bird sang sweetly in the morning.
• His blue eyes sparkled like diamonds.
• After hearing bad news, she was feeling a bit blue.

Usage notes

Used to describe objects that have the color blue. Can also be used metaphorically to refer to feelings (e.g., feeling blue = feeling sad). Common in both spoken and written language.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think of the blue sky on a clear day to remember 'blue'.

Collocations

• aqua
• azure
• baby

Synonyms

• depressed

Antonyms

• red
• green
• yellow

Common mistakes

• Confused with 'blew' (past tense of blow).
• Using 'blue' when referring to sounds or tastes (blue is only a color).