Lesson 76/202 · 25 words · 0 learned

A1 · Clothes, looks & colours

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blue(adjective)
/bluː/
having the colour of a clear sky or the sea on a clear day
I have a blue pencil case.
The room was decorated in vibrant blues and yellows.
Synonymsazureceruleansapphiresky blue
Antonymsredyellowgreen
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hat(noun)
/hæt/
a piece of clothing made to fit the head, often with a brim (= a flat edge that sticks out) , usually worn out of doors
Take your hat off when you come into the classroom.
Synonymscapheadgearlidbeanie
Antonymsnone
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shoe(noun)
/ʃuː/
one of a pair of objects usually made of leather or plastic that you wear on your feet
What's your shoe size?
a pair of shoes
Synonymsfootwearbootsandalsneaker
Antonymsnone
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beautiful(adjective)
/ˈbjuːtɪfl/
having beauty; giving pleasure to the senses or to the mind
My teacher is very beautiful.
What a beautiful thing to say!
Synonymsattractiveprettygorgeouslovelystunninghandsomefair
Antonymsuglyunattractivehideousplainrepulsive
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fat(adjective)
/fæt/
having too much flesh on it and weighing too much
My sister is very fat.
You'll get fat if you eat so much chocolate.
Synonymsplumpstoutoverweightchubbyobeselargeheavy
Antonymsthinslimskinnyunderweightleanslender
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yellow(adjective)
/ˈjeləʊ/
having the colour of lemons or butter
Is your new shirt yellow?
the reds and yellows of the trees
Synonymsgoldgoldenamberlemonblondesunflower
Antonymsblackdarkgrayblue
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boot(noun)
/buːt/
a strong shoe that covers the foot and ankle and often the lower part of the leg
I like a pair of leather boots.
a pair of black leather boots
Synonymsshoegaloshwellingtonshigh-topmukluk
Antonymssandalslippershoesneaker
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pink(adjective)
/pɪŋk/
pale red in colour
She wore a pink dress to her birthday party.
Synonymsrosesalmonblushfuchsiacerise
Antonymsblackwhitegrayneutral
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white(adjective)
/waɪt/
having the colour of fresh snow or of milk
I have a white shirt.
She was dressed all in white.
Synonymspalelightfairsnowyivory
Antonymsblackdarkcolored
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grey(adjective)
/ɡreɪ/
having the colour of smoke or ashes
He wore a grey suit and a white shirt to the meeting.
Synonymsgraydullsomberneutraldrab
Antonymscolorfulbrightvibrantcheerful
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green(adjective)
/ɡriːn/
having the colour of grass or the leaves of most plants and trees
My hat is green.
She was dressed all in green.
Synonymsverdantviridescentemeraldlimechartreuse
Antonymsredblueyellowcolorlesspale
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wear(verb)
/wer/
to have something on your body as a piece of clothing, a decoration, etc.
Sometimes, she likes to wear a blue jacket.
She was wearing a new coat.
Synonymsdonsportcarrybearhave onput on
Antonymsremovetake offdisrobedoffshed
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coat(noun)
/kəʊt/
a piece of outdoor clothing that is worn over other clothes to keep warm or dry. Coats have sleeves (= parts covering the arms) and may be long or short.
to put on/take off your coat
a fur/leather coat
Synonymsjacketovercoatwrap
Antonymsshirtundershirt
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blonde(adjective)
/blɑːnd/
pale gold in colour
She has long blonde hair and big blue eyes.
Synonymsfair-hairedlight-haired
Antonymsbrunettedark-hairedblack-haired
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red(adjective)
/red/
having the colour of blood or fire
I like this red dress.
She often wears red.
Synonymscrimsonscarletrubyvermilionruddyblood-red
Antonymscolorlesspalewhitegrayneutral
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black(adjective)
/blæk/
having the very darkest colour, like coal or the sky at night
I have a black dress.
Everyone at the funeral was dressed in black.
Synonymsebonysootydarkinkycharcoal
Antonymswhitelightbright
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umbrella(noun)
/ʌmˈbrelə/
an object with a round folding frame of long, straight pieces of metal covered with material, that you use to protect yourself from the rain or from hot sun
I put up my umbrella.
colourful beach umbrellas
Synonymsparasolrainshadesunshade
Antonymssunclear sky
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jacket(noun)
/ˈdʒækɪt/
a piece of clothing worn on the top half of the body over a shirt, etc. that has arms and fastens down the front; a short, light coat
a denim/tweed jacket
I have to wear a jacket and tie to work.
Synonymscoatblazerwindbreakerbomberouterwearsports coat
Antonymsshirtt-shirtundershirt
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purple(adjective)
/ˈpɜːrpl/
having the colour of blue and red mixed together
My mother likes this purple hat.
His face was purple with rage.
Synonymsvioletlilacmauveamethyst
Antonymscolorlesswhiteneutral
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brown(adjective)
/braʊn/
having the colour of earth or coffee
Do you like this brown table?
leaves of various shades of brown
Synonymstansepiabrunettechocolatemahogany
Antonymscolorfulbrightvibrantwhitelight
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T-shirt(noun)
/ˈtiː ʃɜːrt/
an informal shirt, usually with short sleeves (= arms) no collar or buttons, or just a few buttons at the top
I bought a new T-shirt at the store.
Synonymsteejerseytop
Antonymsdress shirtblousesuit
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sweater(noun)
/ˈswetər/
a piece of clothing for the upper part of the body, made of wool or cotton, with long sleeves
I need to buy a new sweater for the winter.
Synonymsjumperpullovercardigan
Antonymstank topt-shirt
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pretty(adjective)
/ˈprɪti/
(especially of a woman or girl) attractive and pleasant to look at
She has a pretty face and long dark hair.
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orange(adjective)
/ˈɔːrɪndʒ/
having the colour of the skin of an orange, between red and yellow
She is wearing an orange dress to the party today.
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style(noun)
/staɪl/
a particular design of something, especially clothes; the fashion of a particular time
This jacket comes in several different styles and colours.