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Red - light-Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Red is a vibrant primary color linked to intense emotions such as passion or anger. It commonly signifies danger, stop signals, or importance in various contexts.

red

/rɛd/ /rɛd/

Definition:

A color at the end of the visible spectrum, resembling blood or fire.

Synonyms:

crimson, scarlet, ruby, cherry

Part of Speech:

noun, adjective

Antonyms:

green, colorless

Common Collocations:

red rose, red wine, red carpet, red flag

Derivatives:

reddish, redness

Usage Tips:

Use "red" to describe colors or emotions like anger (e.g., "He turned red with rage").

Common Phrases:

caught red-handed, paint the town red, seeing red

Etymology:

From Old English "rēad," related to Dutch "rood" and German "rot."

Examples:

  • 1. The apple is bright red.
  • 2. She wore a beautiful red dress to the party.
  • 3. The traffic light turned red suddenly.
  • 4. His face turned red when he was embarrassed.

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