A1 noun Neutral #798 most common

paint

/peɪnt/

Paint is a colored liquid that you put on a surface such as a wall, door, or piece of furniture. It dries to form a thin, hard, colored layer that protects or decorates the surface.

Examples

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1

I need to buy some blue paint for my bedroom walls.

I have to get some blue liquid color for my sleeping room walls.

2

The contract specifies that we must use high-quality exterior paint.

The official document says we have to use good outdoor coloring liquid.

3

Hey, watch out for the wet paint on that fence!

Hi, be careful because the color on that wooden wall is still wet!

Word Family

Noun
paint
Verb
paint
Adjective
painted
Related
painter, painting
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Memory Tip

Imagine pouring a bucket of Paint on a P-A-I-N-T-E-D wall to remember the word.

Quick Quiz

We need to buy a bucket of white ___ for the living room.

Correct!

The correct answer is: paint

Examples

1

I need to buy some blue paint for my bedroom walls.

everyday

I have to get some blue liquid color for my sleeping room walls.

2

The contract specifies that we must use high-quality exterior paint.

formal

The official document says we have to use good outdoor coloring liquid.

3

Hey, watch out for the wet paint on that fence!

informal

Hi, be careful because the color on that wooden wall is still wet!

4

The chemical analysis revealed lead in the old layers of paint.

academic

The scientific study found lead in the old levels of wall color.

5

Our company produces a wide range of industrial paint solutions.

business

Our business makes many types of liquid colors for factories.

Word Family

Noun
paint
Verb
paint
Adjective
painted
Related
painter, painting

Common Collocations

wet paint paint that is not dry yet
a coat of paint one layer of paint
oil-based paint paint made with oil
spray paint paint in a pressurized can
house paint paint used for buildings

Common Phrases

like watching paint dry

extremely boring

a fresh coat of paint

a new layer of paint to make something look new

war paint

makeup or symbols worn to look tough or prepared

Often Confused With

paint vs painting

Paint is the liquid material; a painting is the finished piece of art.

paint vs dye

Paint sits on top of a surface; dye soaks into materials like cloth or hair.

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Usage Notes

When referring to the substance, 'paint' is usually an uncountable noun. Use 'paints' when referring to different types or colors of paint.

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Common Mistakes

Don't say 'I bought three paints' when you mean 'three cans of paint'. Use 'paints' only for different varieties.

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Memory Tip

Imagine pouring a bucket of Paint on a P-A-I-N-T-E-D wall to remember the word.

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Word Origin

From the Old French word 'peinte', which comes from the Latin 'pingere', meaning 'to paint'.

Grammar Patterns

Uncountable noun (mass noun) Can be used with 'a can of' or 'a bucket of' Commonly follows adjectives like 'wet', 'dry', or 'fresh'
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Cultural Context

In many Western cultures, a 'fresh coat of paint' is a symbol of starting over or improving a home's value.

Quick Quiz

We need to buy a bucket of white ___ for the living room.

Correct!

The correct answer is: paint

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