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Yellow

UK /["/ˈjeləʊ/"]/US /["/ˈjeləʊ/"]/

Definition

having the colour of lemons or butter

In simple words: A bright color like the sun or a banana.

Examples

  • pale yellow flowers
  • a **bright yellow** waterproof jacket
  • Her teeth were rather yellow.
  • She wore a pale yellow dress.
  • The leaves turn yellow in November.

Usage notes

Use 'yellow' to describe things that are this color. It's common in both spoken and written English. Avoid using it in highly technical contexts where precise color definitions are required.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Imagine a yellow banana, bright and sunny!

Collocations

  • creamy
  • dirty
  • sickly

Synonyms

  • golden
  • amber
  • lemon
  • canary

Antonyms

  • blue
  • purple
  • green

Common mistakes

  • Confusing 'yellow' with 'gold' or 'orange'
  • Incorrectly using 'yellow' as a noun without context
  • Spelling it as 'yello' without the 'w'