Paint - splattered-Meaning, Definition & English Examples
Paint is a liquid substance applied to surfaces to add color, protection, or decoration. It dries to form a solid coating and is used in art, construction, and design.
Definition:
A colored liquid applied to surfaces for decoration or protection.
Synonyms:
color, coat, stain, varnish
Part of Speech:
noun, verb
Antonyms:
erase, strip
Common Collocations:
paint a picture, paint the walls, fresh paint, oil paint, spray paint
Derivatives:
painter, painting, painted
Usage Tips:
Use "paint" as a noun for the substance and as a verb for the action of applying it.
Common Phrases:
paint the town red, like watching paint dry, paint oneself into a corner
Etymology:
From Old French "peint," past participle of "peindre," meaning "to paint."
Examples:
- 1. She loves to paint landscapes in watercolor.
- 2. The wall needs another layer of white paint.
- 3. He used a brush to paint the door blue.
- 4. Don’t let the wet paint touch your clothes.