A1adjective 1K

Blue

🇬🇧 UK /["/bluː/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/bluː/"]/

Meaning of Blue

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

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

Blue in a sentence

• 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.

How to use Blue

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'.

Related words

Collocations with Blue

• aqua
• azure
• baby

Synonyms for Blue

• depressed

Opposites of Blue

• red
• green
• yellow

Common mistakes with Blue

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

Frequently asked questions about Blue

What does Blue mean?

A color like the sky or ocean.

What is the definition of Blue?

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

How do you use Blue in a sentence?

The sky is a beautiful shade of blue today.

Can you give another example of Blue?

She wore a striking blue dress to the party.

What are synonyms for Blue?

Common alternatives include depressed.

What is the opposite of Blue?

Opposite meanings include red, green, yellow.

What words go with Blue?

It commonly pairs with aqua, azure, baby.

What are common mistakes when using Blue?

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

How do you pronounce Blue?

US: /["/bluː/"]/, UK: /["/bluː/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Blue?

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.

What CEFR level is Blue?

"Blue" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.