A1 noun Neutral #4,092 am häufigsten

red

/rɛd/

Red is the color at the end of the visible spectrum of light, often associated with things like fire or blood. As a noun, it refers to the specific hue itself or a substance used to create that color.

Beispiele

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1

The artist used a vibrant red to highlight the sunset.

The artist used a vibrant red to highlight the sunset.

2

Scientific research suggests that the color red can increase a person's heart rate.

Scientific research suggests that the color red can increase a person's heart rate.

3

Hey, do you think this red looks okay on me?

Hey, do you think this red looks okay on me?

Wortfamilie

Nomen
red
Verb
redden
Adverb
redly
Adjektiv
red
Verwandt
redness
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Merkhilfe

Visualize a 'Red' fire engine parked next to your 'Bed'—the words rhyme and fire engines are always red.

Schnelles Quiz

The stop sign is painted a bright ___.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: red

Beispiele

1

The artist used a vibrant red to highlight the sunset.

everyday

The artist used a vibrant red to highlight the sunset.

2

Scientific research suggests that the color red can increase a person's heart rate.

academic

Scientific research suggests that the color red can increase a person's heart rate.

3

Hey, do you think this red looks okay on me?

informal

Hey, do you think this red looks okay on me?

4

The official flag incorporates a deep red to symbolize bravery.

formal

The official flag incorporates a deep red to symbolize bravery.

5

Our budget report shows we are currently in the red by five thousand dollars.

business

Our budget report shows we are currently in the red by five thousand dollars.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
red
Verb
redden
Adverb
redly
Adjektiv
red
Verwandt
redness

Häufige Kollokationen

bright red bright red
shade of red shade of red
dark red dark red
clothed in red clothed in red
paint it red paint it red

Häufige Phrasen

in the red

owing money to a bank or losing money

see red

to become very angry

red tape

official rules that seem unnecessary and prevent things from being done quickly

Wird oft verwechselt mit

red vs read

Read (the past tense of 'to read') is pronounced exactly the same way but refers to having looked at and understood written words.

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Nutzungshinweise

Use 'red' as a noun when referring to the color concept or a specific paint or dye. In finance, 'in the red' is a common metaphorical noun phrase used to describe debt or loss.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often misspell the color as 'read' because the past tense of the verb 'to read' is a homophone (sounds the same).

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Merkhilfe

Visualize a 'Red' fire engine parked next to your 'Bed'—the words rhyme and fire engines are always red.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Old English word 'rēad', which comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'red' and is related to the word for blood.

Grammatikmuster

It is a countable noun when referring to different shades (e.g., 'The artist mixed various reds'). It functions as an uncountable noun when referring to the general concept of the color.
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Kultureller Kontext

In China, red is a lucky color representing happiness and prosperity, whereas in many Western cultures, it is often used as a warning for danger or to represent passion.

Schnelles Quiz

The stop sign is painted a bright ___.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: red

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miniature

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A very small copy or model of something that is usually much larger. It can also refer to a very small painting, especially a portrait.

tall

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Describing something or someone that has a greater than average height. It is typically used for living things like people and trees, or narrow objects like buildings and towers.

low

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Not high or tall in height, often positioned close to the ground or a base level. It can also describe a small amount of something, a quiet sound, or a sad mood.

wide

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Describes something that has a large distance from one side to the other. It is used to talk about the breadth of physical objects like roads, doors, or rivers.

thick

A1

Describes something that has a large distance between its two opposite sides or surfaces. It can also describe liquids that are dense and do not flow easily, or things that grow closely together like hair or forest trees.

thin

A1

Describes something that has a small distance between its two opposite sides or surfaces. It can also describe a person or animal that has very little body fat.

deep

A1

As a noun, 'the deep' refers to the ocean or a very large and deep body of water. It is also used to describe the most intense or central part of a period of time, such as the middle of the night or winter.

perfect

A1

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terrible

A1

Used to describe something that is very bad, of poor quality, or causes great unhappiness. It is a strong way to say that you dislike something or that a situation is very unpleasant.

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