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Colour

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈkʌlə(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈkʌlər/"]/

Meaning of Colour

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

In simple words: The property of something that makes it look red, blue, green, etc.

Colour in a sentence

• The sky is a beautiful shade of blue this morning, which is my favorite colour.
• She loves to paint with vibrant colours that brighten up any room.
• What colour do you want to paint your bedroom?
• His favourite colour is green because it reminds him of nature.
• The rainbow has many different colours, each one unique.

How to use Colour

Use 'colour' in everyday contexts when talking about art, design, or describing objects. It's mostly British English; in American English, it's spelled 'color'. Avoid using it in technical contexts where specific terms are required.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'colour' as 'C-O-L-O-U-R' and imagine a colorful rainbow.

Related words

Collocations with Colour

• bold
• bright
• brilliant
• dash
• flash
• splash
• change
• add
• match
• match (something)
• clash
• fade
• combination
• range
• scheme
• in colour
• in a colour
• a combination of colours
• a range of colours
• bar
• barrier
• of colour
• on the basis of colour
• on (the) grounds of colour
• heightened
• high
• faint
• have
• bring
• be drained of
• flood something
• rise
• rush
• local
• add
• give something
• lend
• full of colour

Synonyms for Colour

• hue
• shade
• tint
• pigment
• tone

Opposites of Colour

• colorlessness
• dullness

Common mistakes with Colour

• Confused with 'color' vs 'colour' — remember 'colour' is British English.
• Incorrectly using 'colour' as a verb — 'colour' is not a verb in standard use.
• Overgeneralizing to use it for abstract concepts, like 'having no colour' for emotions.

Frequently asked questions about Colour

What does Colour mean?

The property of something that makes it look red, blue, green, etc.

What is the definition of Colour?

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

How do you use Colour in a sentence?

The sky is a beautiful shade of blue this morning, which is my favorite colour.

Can you give another example of Colour?

She loves to paint with vibrant colours that brighten up any room.

What are synonyms for Colour?

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

What is the opposite of Colour?

Opposite meanings include colorlessness, dullness.

What words go with Colour?

It commonly pairs with bold, bright, brilliant, dash, flash, splash, change, add, match, match (something), clash, fade, combination, range, scheme, in colour, in a colour, a combination of colours, a range of colours, bar, barrier, of colour, on the basis of colour, on (the) grounds of colour, heightened, high, faint, have, bring, be drained of, flood something, rise, rush, local, add, give something, lend, full of colour.

What are common mistakes when using Colour?

Confused with 'color' vs 'colour' — remember 'colour' is British English. Incorrectly using 'colour' as a verb — 'colour' is not a verb in standard use. Overgeneralizing to use it for abstract concepts, like 'having no colour' for emotions.

How do you pronounce Colour?

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

When should I use Colour?

Use 'colour' in everyday contexts when talking about art, design, or describing objects. It's mostly British English; in American English, it's spelled 'color'. Avoid using it in technical contexts where specific terms are required.

What CEFR level is Colour?

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