red

Meanings

• noun

  The color red is a strong, vibrant hue often associated with the emotion of love, passion, and desire.

  - "The stop sign is red."
  - "She wore a red dress to the party."
  - "The rose in her hand was a deep, rich red."

• noun

  Red is a primary color, which cannot be created by mixing other colors.

  - "Red, blue, and yellow are the primary colors."
  - "Mixing red and blue paint creates purple."
  - "Red is a primary hue in the visible light spectrum."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɹɛd/
   
   
   
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2. /ɹɛd/
   
   
   
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3. /ɹɛd/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

nonred , unred , antired

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Synonyms

blood , brick , cardinal , carmine , cerise , cherry , claret , cochineal , coral , crimson , damask , gules , maroon , rose , rosy , ruby , rufescent , rufous , rust , sanguine , scarlet , vermilion , wine

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with red
dead , said , lead , read , bled

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Variants

List of all variants of red that leads to same result
red , red in tooth and claw , redder , reddest , reds , Hong , Red , Yuan , red admiral , red admirals , red alert , red alerts , red alga , red algae , red algas , red ant , red ants , red-bait , red-baited , red-baiter , red-baiters , red-baiting , red-baits , red-baitings

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The origin of the word 'red' comes from the Old English word 'read' or 'reod,' meaning 'red' or 'rufous.' It is also related to the Old Norse word 'röð,' meaning 'red,' and the German word 'rot,' which also means 'red.'

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Trivia

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1. Red is the most commonly used color in advertising.

2. The human eye is most sensitive to the color green, but red is the color that grabs our attention the most.

3. Red is the color of blood and fire.

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Related Concepts

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1. scarlet: A deep, bright red color, often used in textiles and dyes.

2. vermilion: A bright, vivid red pigment made from mercury sulfide.

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Culture

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Red is a significant color in various cultures around the world. In China, red is considered a lucky color, symbolizing happiness, prosperity, and good fortune. In Hinduism, red represents purity and is often used in religious ceremonies. In Western cultures, red is associated with love, passion, and the heart.

How to Memorize "red"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize the color red, try visualizing an apple or a stop sign. Focus on the bright, bold hue and the emotions it evokes.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the color red with the emotion of love or passion. Think about a heart or a rose when trying to remember the color.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase like 'Richard Of York Gave Battle In Vain' to help remember the order of the red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet colors in the visible light spectrum.

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