Grey: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ซ๏ธ
grey
[ ษกreษช ]
color
Of a color intermediate between black and white, as of ashes or lead.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| grey |
This word is often used to describe a color between black and white. It is used in British English.
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| gray |
Similar to 'grey', but used in American English. It describes a neutral color between black and white.
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| silver |
Describes a shiny, metallic version of a grey color. Often used to discuss metals, cars, or hair.
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Examples of usage
- The sky was a dull grey.
- The cat had beautiful grey fur.
- The old man's hair was turning grey.
British spelling
The British spelling of the color 'gray'.
Synonyms
gray.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
|---|---|
| grey |
This spelling is commonly used in British English. It's appropriate in formal writing, British books, and when you want to follow British spelling conventions.
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| gray |
This spelling is commonly used in American English. It's suitable for writing in the US, American publications, and when you want to adhere to American spelling rules.
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Examples of usage
- She preferred the British spelling of grey.
Translations
Translations of the word "grey" in other languages:
๐ต๐น cinza
๐ฎ๐ณ เคงเฅเคธเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช grau
๐ฎ๐ฉ abu-abu
๐บ๐ฆ ัััะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ szary
๐ฏ๐ต ็ฐ่ฒ (ใฏใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท gris
๐ช๐ธ gris
๐น๐ท gri
๐ฐ๐ท ํ์ (ํ์)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฑู ุงุฏู
๐จ๐ฟ ลกedรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ ลกedรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ็ฐ่ฒ (huฤซ sรจ)
๐ธ๐ฎ siv
๐ฎ๐ธ grรกr
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัาฑั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแชแ แแกแคแแ แ (natsrisperi)
๐ฆ๐ฟ boz
๐ฒ๐ฝ gris
Etymology
The word 'grey' has its origins in the Old English word 'grวฃg', which is related to the Dutch word 'grijs' and the German word 'grau'. The use of 'grey' to describe the color dates back to the 12th century. Over time, 'grey' became the preferred spelling in British English, while 'gray' is more commonly used in American English.