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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.

paint

/peɪnt/ /peɪnt/

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.

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