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White

🇬🇧 UK /["/waɪt/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/waɪt/"]/

Meaning of White

having the colour of fresh snow or of milk

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

White in a sentence

• 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.

How to use White

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.

Related words

Collocations with White

• 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 for White

• clear
• pale
• light
• blank
• colorless

Opposites of White

• black
• dark

Common mistakes with White

• 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').

Frequently asked questions about White

What does White mean?

A color that looks like snow or clouds.

What is the definition of White?

having the colour of fresh snow or of milk

How do you use White in a sentence?

The walls are painted white.

Can you give another example of White?

She wore a beautiful white dress to the party.

What are synonyms for White?

Common alternatives include clear, pale, light, blank, colorless.

What is the opposite of White?

Opposite meanings include black, dark.

What words go with White?

It commonly pairs with dead, pure, bright, as white as a ghost, as white as snow, be, look, go, extremely, very, rather, with, as white as a sheet.

What are common mistakes when using White?

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').

How do you pronounce White?

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

When should I use White?

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.

What CEFR level is White?

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