COLOUR


Meaning of COLOUR in English

I

noun

1

BAD : The belt has the same colour as the coat.

GOOD : The belt is the same colour as the coat.

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When you describe or enquire about the colour of something, use be (NOT have ): 'What colour was the dress she was wearing?'

2

BAD : The purse is made of leather and is dark brown colour.

GOOD : The purse is made of leather and is a dark brown colour.

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When describing a colour that is not pure, use a/an : 'The dress is a reddish-green colour.'

3

BAD : My wallet colour is black.

GOOD : The colour of my wallet is black.

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the colour of sth : 'Do you remember the colour of their kitchen?'

II

adjective

1

BAD : I bought a blue colour shirt and a pair of socks.

GOOD : I bought a blue shirt and a pair of socks.

BAD : I have never liked black colour.

GOOD : I have never liked black.

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See COLOURED 1 (↑ coloured )

Note also that the name of a colour can be used with in colour: 'It's brown in colour with white buttons down the front.'

2

BAD : At Hari Raya we hang colour lights around the house.

GOOD : At Hari Raya we hang coloured lights around the house.

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colour = showing people and things in their natural colours: 'a colour television', 'a colour photograph'

coloured = having one or more colours (not white or black), especially in order to look attractive: 'Do you want plain envelopes or coloured ones?' 'Each book is full of brightly-coloured full-page illustrations.'

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