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UK/["/braʊn/"]/US/["/braʊn/"]/

Meaning of Brown

In simple words: A dark color between red and yellow, like chocolate or dirt.

Brown in a sentence

  • I bought a brown bag at the store.
  • The chocolate cake is brown and delicious.
  • She painted the walls a light brown color.
  • He has brown eyes that sparkle in the sunlight.

How to use Brown

Use 'brown' to describe colors of objects like food, animals, or furniture. It’s suitable in casual conversations and written descriptions. Avoid using it in very formal contexts unless necessary.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think of a brown bear or chocolate cake when you hear 'brown'.

Related words

Collocations with Brown

Synonyms for Brown

Opposites of Brown

Common mistakes with Brown

  • 'Brown' confusion with 'browner' as a comparative adjective. Correct with 'more brown'.
  • Mixing 'brown' with similar colors like 'beige' or 'tan' when not appropriate.

Compare Brown with Chocolate, Brunette, Coffee, Hazel

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Frequently asked questions about Brown

What does Brown mean?

A dark color between red and yellow, like chocolate or dirt.

What is the definition of Brown?

having the colour of earth or coffee

How do you use Brown in a sentence?

I bought a brown bag at the store.

Can you give another example of Brown?

The chocolate cake is brown and delicious.

What are synonyms for Brown?

Common alternatives include chocolate, auburn, brunette, coffee, hazel.

What is the opposite of Brown?

Opposite meanings include white, black, yellow, blue.

What words go with Brown?

It commonly pairs with very, uniformly, dark, deep, light, very, uniformly, dark, deep, light.

What are common mistakes when using Brown?

'Brown' confusion with 'browner' as a comparative adjective. Correct with 'more brown'. Mixing 'brown' with similar colors like 'beige' or 'tan' when not appropriate.

How do you pronounce Brown?

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

When should I use Brown?

Use 'brown' to describe colors of objects like food, animals, or furniture. It’s suitable in casual conversations and written descriptions. Avoid using it in very formal contexts unless necessary.

What CEFR level is Brown?

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