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Orange

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈɒrɪndʒ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈɔːrɪndʒ/"]/

Meaning of Orange

a round citrus fruit with thick skin of a colour between red and yellow and a lot of sweet juice

In simple words: A round, orange fruit that is sweet and juicy.

Orange in a sentence

• I love to eat an orange after my meals.
• The sunset painted the sky in beautiful shades of orange.
• Can you please pass me the orange juice?
• My favorite color is orange because it is so bright.
• In the garden, there is a tree that grows sweet orange fruit.

How to use Orange

Used in everyday conversation and writing. Can refer to the fruit or the color. Generally appropriate in both casual and formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of the color of a sunset — bright like an orange!

Related words

Collocations with Orange

• juicy
• sour
• sweet
• segment
• eat
• have
• squeeze
• segment
• slice
• wedge

Synonyms for Orange

• fruit
• citrus
• tangerine
• mandarin
• navel

Opposites of Orange

• purple
• blue

Common mistakes with Orange

• Confused with 'orage', which is not a word.
• 'Oranges' in place of 'orange' when speaking about a single fruit.

Frequently asked questions about Orange

What does Orange mean?

A round, orange fruit that is sweet and juicy.

What is the definition of Orange?

a round citrus fruit with thick skin of a colour between red and yellow and a lot of sweet juice

How do you use Orange in a sentence?

I love to eat an orange after my meals.

Can you give another example of Orange?

The sunset painted the sky in beautiful shades of orange.

What are synonyms for Orange?

Common alternatives include fruit, citrus, tangerine, mandarin, navel.

What is the opposite of Orange?

Opposite meanings include purple, blue.

What words go with Orange?

It commonly pairs with juicy, sour, sweet, segment, eat, have, squeeze, segment, slice, wedge.

What are common mistakes when using Orange?

Confused with 'orage', which is not a word. 'Oranges' in place of 'orange' when speaking about a single fruit.

How do you pronounce Orange?

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

When should I use Orange?

Used in everyday conversation and writing. Can refer to the fruit or the color. Generally appropriate in both casual and formal contexts.

What CEFR level is Orange?

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