umber

Meanings

• adjective

  A deep rich brown color, often used to describe the color of ripe autumn leaves or rich soil.

  - "The trees were ablaze with shades of umber and gold."
  - "The artist used shades of umber in his painting to create depth and richness."

• noun

  A number, especially a large one.

  - "The number of attendees was an umber that surprised the organizers."
  - "He could hardly believe the umber of zeros in the lottery jackpot."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈʌmbə/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with umber
tumber , hummer , number , plumber , slumber , rumble , grumble , stumble

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Homophones

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1. Umber (en) : A deep rich brown color
   

2. Umber (en) : A large number
   

3. Other (en) : Various
   

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Variants

List of all variants of umber that leads to same result
umber , umbers , umbered , umbering

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Forms

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umber (adjective), umbers (noun)

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Etymology

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The origin of the word 'umber' is believed to be from the Old French word 'ombres', meaning 'shadows'. It may also be related to the Latin word 'umbra', meaning 'shadow' or 'shade'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that 'umber' is also the name of a mineral, which is a form of iron oxide?

2. In the Middle Ages, 'umber' was used as a pigment to paint church walls and illuminated manuscripts.

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Related Concepts

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1. Brown: A color similar to umber, but generally lighter in tone.

2. Autumn: A season associated with the rich colors of autumn leaves, including umber.

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Culture

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In literature, 'umber' is often used to describe the rich, earthy colors of autumn or the depth and richness of the soil. In art, it is a popular color used to create depth and texture in paintings. In music, 'umber' is not specifically referenced, but it is a color often associated with the earthy tones of folk music.

How to Memorize "umber"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a pile of rich autumn leaves, with shades of red, orange, and yellow intermingled among the umber hues.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the color umber with the richness and depth of the earth, or with the vibrant hues of autumn leaves.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'umber' starts with the letter 'u', as does 'universal' and 'understand'. Use these words to help remember the meaning of 'umber'.

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