Cool MateMeaning of Purple
In simple words: A color that is a mix of red and blue.
Purple in a sentence
- a purple flower/dress
- His face was purple with rage.
- The effort was making her face turn purple.
- It produces lovely dark purple berries around this time of year.
How to use Purple
Use 'purple' to describe objects, clothing, and designs. It's appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Avoid using it in highly technical or scientific discussions where precise color specifications are needed.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of 'purple' like 'purr-pull'—a cat purring while pulling something purple.
Related words
Synonyms for Purple
- violet
- lavender
- mauve
Opposites of Purple
- colorless
- neutral
Common mistakes with Purple
- Confusing with 'violet', as they are similar but not the same.
- Using 'purple' to describe shades that are predominantly blue or red.
- Incorrectly placing 'purple' in verb forms instead of using it as an adjective.
Purple appears in
Purple in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
بنفسجي
لون هو مزيج من الأحمر والأزرق.
- Bengaliবাংলা
বেগুনি
লাল আর নীল মিশিয়ে যে রঙটা হয়।
- GermanDeutsch
Lila
Eine Farbe, die eine Mischung aus Rot und Blau ist.
- SpanishEspañol
Púrpura
Un color que es una mezcla de rojo y azul.
- Persianفارسی
بنفش
یه رنگ که از ترکیب قرمز و آبی درست میشه.
- FrenchFrançais
Violet
Une couleur qui est un mélange de rouge et de bleu.
- Hindiहिन्दी
बैंगनी
लाल और नीले रंग का मिला हुआ रंग।
- ItalianItaliano
Viola
Un colore che è un misto di rosso e blu.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Roxo
Uma cor que é uma mistura de vermelho e azul.
- RussianРусский
Фиолетовый
Цвет, который получается при смешивании красного и синего.
- Urduاردو
بینجنی
سرخ اور نیلے رنگ کا مکسچر۔
- Chinese中文
紫色
一种红色和蓝色混合的颜色。
More words like Purple
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbleA2
having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
- AbroadA2
In or to a country that is not one's own.
- AbsoluteB2
total and complete
- AbsolutelyB1
used to emphasize that something is completely true
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Frequently asked questions about Purple
What does Purple mean?
A color that is a mix of red and blue.
What is the definition of Purple?
having the colour of blue and red mixed together
How do you use Purple in a sentence?
a purple flower/dress
Can you give another example of Purple?
His face was purple with rage.
What are synonyms for Purple?
Common alternatives include violet, lavender, mauve.
What is the opposite of Purple?
Opposite meanings include colorless, neutral.
What words go with Purple?
It commonly pairs with almost, slightly, bright, vivid, dark, purple in the face, purple with rage.
What are common mistakes when using Purple?
Confusing with 'violet', as they are similar but not the same. Using 'purple' to describe shades that are predominantly blue or red. Incorrectly placing 'purple' in verb forms instead of using it as an adjective.
How do you pronounce Purple?
US: /["/ˈpɜːrpl/"]/, UK: /["/ˈpɜːpl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Purple?
Use 'purple' to describe objects, clothing, and designs. It's appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Avoid using it in highly technical or scientific discussions where precise color specifications are needed.
What CEFR level is Purple?
"Purple" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.