green
Green is the color of growing grass and leaves, made by mixing blue and yellow. As a noun, it refers to the color itself or a specific area of land covered with grass.
Examples
3 of 5The walls of the classroom are painted a soft green.
The color on the classroom walls is a light shade of green.
The document highlights the specific green used in the national flag.
The paper describes the particular green color found on the flag.
I really love the green of your new shoes!
I like the green color on your new footwear.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Remember that GR-een is the color of things that GR-ow.
Quick Quiz
The park is full of beautiful plants and vibrant ___.
Correct!
The correct answer is: green
Examples
The walls of the classroom are painted a soft green.
everydayThe color on the classroom walls is a light shade of green.
The document highlights the specific green used in the national flag.
formalThe paper describes the particular green color found on the flag.
I really love the green of your new shoes!
informalI like the green color on your new footwear.
The spectrum analysis identifies the exact wavelength of this green.
academicThe scientific test finds the light measurement for this green color.
Please use the official corporate green for the new logo.
businessPlease use the company's approved green color for the logo design.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
green with envy
to be very jealous
the green light
permission to go ahead with something
green thumb
to be very good at gardening
Often Confused With
Grin is a noun meaning a wide smile, while green is a color.
Grey is the color of smoke or silver, whereas green is the color of grass.
Usage Notes
As a noun, 'green' can describe the color shade or an actual grassy place like a park or a golf green.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse the pronunciation of the long /i:/ sound in 'green' with the short /ɪ/ sound in 'grin'.
Memory Tip
Remember that GR-een is the color of things that GR-ow.
Word Origin
From the Old English word 'grēne', which is related to the word 'grow'.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In many Western cultures, green is the color used for 'go' on traffic lights and represents environmental protection.
Quick Quiz
The park is full of beautiful plants and vibrant ___.
Correct!
The correct answer is: green
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