gray (A1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ɡreɪ/

Definition

Having a color between black and white, like a cloudy sky or an elephant's skin.

Examples

• The old man had a long, gray beard.

• She painted the walls a soft shade of gray.

• The wolf's fur was a mixture of black, white, and gray.

How to Use gray

gray hair (collocation)

Hair that has lost its color and turned white or gray. — "As he got older, his dark hair started to turn gray."

gray matter (idiom)

The part of the brain containing nerve cell bodies, responsible for processing information; often used metaphorically to refer to intelligence or thinking ability. — "You'll need to use your gray matter to solve this complex problem."

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