Red (adjective, noun):
- As an adjective:
- Having the color resembling that of blood or a ripe tomato, varying in hue from the deep crimson of a rose to the bright orange-red of a traffic light:
- Example: “She wore a stunning red dress to the gala.”
- Example: “The sky turned red as the sun set over the horizon.”
- Example: “He painted the door a vibrant shade of red.”
- Characterized by the color red:
- Example: “The red carpet was rolled out for the VIP guests.”
- Example: “The team’s logo features a red lion.”
- Showing anger or embarrassment:
- Example: “Her face turned red with embarrassment.”
- Example: “He was seeing red after the unfair decision.”
- Having the color resembling that of blood or a ripe tomato, varying in hue from the deep crimson of a rose to the bright orange-red of a traffic light:
- As a noun:
- The color red:
- Example: “Red is associated with passion and love.”
- Example: “He likes to wear red.”
- A red-colored object, especially a red piece of clothing:
- Example: “She stood out in a sea of blues and greens wearing red.”
- Example: “He prefers to paint with blues and reds.”
- The color red:
Prepositions Used with “Red”
- In red: Used to describe something written or highlighted in red color.
- Example: “She circled the errors in red ink.”
- Red with: Used to describe something covered or filled with red color.
- Example: “The field was red with poppies.”
- Red like: Used to compare something to the color red.
- Example: “Her cheeks were red like roses.”
Collocations with “Red”
- Red wine
- Red light
- Red carpet
- Red dress
- Red lipstick
- Red rose
- Red apple
- Red hair
- Red flag
- Red blood
- Red paint
- Red nail polish
- Red cherry
- Red fire
- Red pepper
- Red sunset
- Red velvet
- Red brick
- Red car
- Red candy
Example Sentences
- She painted her room red to create a cozy atmosphere.
- The red rose symbolizes love and passion.
- He wore a red tie to match his suit.
- The artist used shades of red and orange to depict the sunset.
- The warning sign had a red border.
- The bullfighter waved a red cape to provoke the bull.
- Her lips were painted bright red for the party.
- The red traffic light signaled them to stop.
- His face turned red with exertion after running.
- They decorated the Christmas tree with red and gold ornaments.
- She prefers red wine over white.
- The emergency exit signs are printed in red.
- The company logo features a red circle.
- They planted red tulips in the garden.
- He used a red marker to highlight important points in the document.
- The strawberries were ripe and bright red.
- The red carpet was rolled out for the movie premiere.
- The firefighter wore a red helmet.
- The berries were red and juicy.
- They painted the barn doors red to match the farmhouse.
- The sunset painted the sky in shades of red and orange.
- The autumn leaves turned a fiery shade of red.
- The teacher marked the incorrect answers in red ink.
- The cardinal bird is known for its bright red feathers.
- She put on red lipstick before going out.
- The apple was shiny and bright red.
- They wrapped the gift in red paper.
- The fire truck sped down the street with its red lights flashing.
- He wore a red jersey during the championship game.
- The red berries attracted birds to the garden.
- Her cheeks turned red with embarrassment when she tripped.
- They spotted a red fox in the woods.
- The stop sign is octagonal and bright red.
- The red velvet cake was a hit at the party.
- The red pen ran out of ink while editing the document.
- The cardinal direction on the map was marked in red.
- The clown’s nose was bright red and oversized.
- The traffic lights changed from red to green.
- The artist mixed red and blue to create a vibrant purple.
- The sunset painted the clouds red and purple.
- The ladybug’s shell was shiny and red with black spots.
- The barn door was painted red to stand out against the green fields.
- They served red chili peppers with the meal.
- The fire department’s emblem features a red fire hydrant.
- The stoplight turned red as they approached the intersection.
- The candy store sold red and white striped candy canes.
- They decorated the party room with red balloons and streamers.
- The dragonfly’s eyes gleamed bright red in the sunlight.
- The red car stood out among the rows of parked vehicles.
- She chose a red velvet dress for the holiday party.