Cool MateBlack
UK /["/blæk/"]/US /["/blæk/"]/
Definition
having the very darkest colour, like coal or the sky at night
In simple words: A color that is very dark, opposite of white.
Examples
- I have a black cat that loves to play.
- The sky turned black as the storm approached.
- She wore a beautiful black dress to the party.
- He likes to paint with black colors.
- My favorite coffee is black and strong.
Usage notes
Used to describe color, clothing, and moods. It is appropriate in most contexts, but can have different cultural meanings or connotations.
Grammar pattern
color + standalone adjective
Memory hint
Imagine a black cat sneaking through the night.
Collocations
- very
- all
- completely
- deep
- jet
- pitch
- very
- all
- completely
- deep
- jet
- pitch
Synonyms
- dark
- jet
- ebony
- sable
- coal
Antonyms
- white
- light
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'dark' - they are not always interchangeable.
- 'Black' used to describe people can sometimes be sensitive.
- Using 'black' when wanting to describe something as negative instead of just its color.