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1. white
adjective. ['ˈwaɪt, ˈhwaɪt'] being of the achromatic color of maximum lightness; having little or no hue owing to reflection of almost all incident light.
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Etymology
- white (English)
- whit (Middle English (1100-1500))
- hwit (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
2. white
adjective. ['ˈwaɪt, ˈhwaɪt'] of or belonging to a racial group having light skin coloration.
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Etymology
- white (English)
- whit (Middle English (1100-1500))
- hwit (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
4. white
noun. ['ˈwaɪt, ˈhwaɪt'] the quality or state of the achromatic color of greatest lightness (bearing the least resemblance to black).
Antonyms
Etymology
- white (English)
- whit (Middle English (1100-1500))
- hwit (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
5. gray
adjective. ['ˈgreɪ'] of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black.
Etymology
- gray (English)
- grǣġ (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. gray
adjective. ['ˈgreɪ'] showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair.
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Etymology
- gray (English)
- grǣġ (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
7. gray
noun. ['ˈgreɪ'] a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black.
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Etymology
- gray (English)
- grǣġ (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. gray
adjective. ['ˈgreɪ'] used to signify the Confederate forces in the American Civil War (who wore grey uniforms).
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Etymology
- gray (English)
- grǣġ (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
9. gray
noun. ['ˈgreɪ'] clothing that is a grey color.
Synonyms
Etymology
- gray (English)
- grǣġ (Old English (ca. 450-1100))