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Paint

🇬🇧 UK /["/peɪnt/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/peɪnt/"]/

Meaning of Paint

a liquid that is put on surfaces to give them a particular colour; a layer of this liquid when it has dried on a surface

In simple words: A color liquid used to create art or cover surfaces.

Paint in a sentence

• I need to buy some paint to finish my art project.
• The walls are covered in bright green paint.
• She loves to use watercolors as her paint medium.
• The artist mixed different colors to create the perfect paint.
• Please don't touch the paint until it dries completely.

How to use Paint

Use 'paint' when referring to applying color to surfaces or creating artwork. Avoid using in overly technical contexts or when discussing specific types of paint, unless specified.

Grammar pattern

paint + object

Memory hint

Think of 'paint' as 'a color that taints' the surface.

Related words

Collocations with Paint

• thick
• thin
• fresh
• blob
• speck
• splash
• apply
• put on
• spray
• dry
• chip
• flake
• colour/​color
• finish
• brush
• thick
• thin
• fresh
• blob
• speck
• splash
• apply
• put on
• spray
• dry
• chip
• flake
• colour/​color
• finish
• brush

Synonyms for Paint

• color
• pigment
• dye
• ink
• stain

Opposites of Paint

• erase
• remove

Common mistakes with Paint

• Confused with 'painter' referring to a person instead of the substance.
• Using 'paint' as a noun without context, e.g., 'I like to paint.' is vague.
• Overusing the term in non-artistic contexts, like saying 'I will paint my homework.'

Frequently asked questions about Paint

What does Paint mean?

A color liquid used to create art or cover surfaces.

What is the definition of Paint?

a liquid that is put on surfaces to give them a particular colour; a layer of this liquid when it has dried on a surface

How do you use Paint in a sentence?

I need to buy some paint to finish my art project.

Can you give another example of Paint?

The walls are covered in bright green paint.

What are synonyms for Paint?

Common alternatives include color, pigment, dye, ink, stain.

What is the opposite of Paint?

Opposite meanings include erase, remove.

What words go with Paint?

It commonly pairs with thick, thin, fresh, blob, speck, splash, apply, put on, spray, dry, chip, flake, colour/​color, finish, brush, thick, thin, fresh, blob, speck, splash, apply, put on, spray, dry, chip, flake, colour/​color, finish, brush.

What are common mistakes when using Paint?

Confused with 'painter' referring to a person instead of the substance. Using 'paint' as a noun without context, e.g., 'I like to paint.' is vague. Overusing the term in non-artistic contexts, like saying 'I will paint my homework.'

How do you pronounce Paint?

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

When should I use Paint?

Use 'paint' when referring to applying color to surfaces or creating artwork. Avoid using in overly technical contexts or when discussing specific types of paint, unless specified.

What CEFR level is Paint?

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