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Meaning of the word gray in English

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gray

US /ɡreɪ/
UK /ɡreɪ/
"gray" picture

Adjective

1.

of a color intermediate between black and white, as of ash or lead

Example:
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The sky was a dull gray before the storm.
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Her hair started to turn gray in her forties.
Synonym:
ashyleadensilverdullsomber
2.

lacking in brightness, cheerfulness, or distinctiveness; drab

Example:
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The city looked gray and uninviting under the overcast sky.
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His life had become a monotonous, gray routine.
Synonym:
drabdullgloomysombermonotonous

Verb

1.

to become gray, especially with age

Example:
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His hair began to gray prematurely.
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The old man's beard had completely grayed.
Synonym:
silverwhiten

Noun

1.

a color intermediate between black and white

Example:
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She painted the wall a light gray.
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The artist used various shades of gray in his monochrome painting.
Synonym:
grey colorash gray
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