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Colour

UK /["/ˈkʌlə(r)/"]/US /["/ˈkʌlər/"]/

Definition

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.

Examples

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.

Usage notes

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.

Collocations

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

hue
shade
tint
pigment
tone

Antonyms

colorlessness
dullness

Common mistakes

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.