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UK/["/ˈkʌlə(r)/"]/US/["/ˈkʌlər/"]/

Meaning of Color

In simple words: The characteristic of things that allows us to see them as red, blue, green, etc.

Color in a sentence

  • She loves the bright color of the flowers in the garden.
  • What color do you want to paint your room?
  • The color of the sky changes from blue to orange at sunset.
  • He has a favorite color that he wears all the time.
  • In art class, we learned how to mix colors to create new shades.
  • Some animals are able to detect color better than humans.
  • The colors of the rainbow are red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet.
  • Many people have a color that represents their personality.

How to use Color

Used in everyday conversation and writing; avoid in overly technical contexts unless discussing color theory.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a rainbow's vibrant colors; they'll help you remember 'color.'

Related words

Collocations with Color

  • bright color
  • dark color
  • color scheme
  • color palette
  • favorite color

Synonyms for Color

Opposites of Color

Common mistakes with Color

  • Confused with 'colour' in British English vs. 'color' in American English.
  • Using 'color' as a verb when it should be a noun.
  • Mixing up color names, like saying 'green' instead of 'blue'.

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Frequently asked questions about Color

What does Color mean?

The characteristic of things that allows us to see them as red, blue, green, etc.

What is the definition of Color?

the appearance that things have that results from the way in which they reflect light. Red, orange and green are colors.

How do you use Color in a sentence?

She loves the bright color of the flowers in the garden.

Can you give another example of Color?

What color do you want to paint your room?

What are synonyms for Color?

Common alternatives include hue, shade, tone, tint, dye.

What is the opposite of Color?

Opposite meanings include lack, monochrome.

What words go with Color?

It commonly pairs with bright color, dark color, color scheme, color palette, favorite color.

What are common mistakes when using Color?

Confused with 'colour' in British English vs. 'color' in American English. Using 'color' as a verb when it should be a noun. Mixing up color names, like saying 'green' instead of 'blue'.

How do you pronounce Color?

US: /["/ˈkʌlər/"]/, UK: /["/ˈkʌlə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Color?

Used in everyday conversation and writing; avoid in overly technical contexts unless discussing color theory.

What CEFR level is Color?

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