CEFR A2

stain

noun, verb

Meaning

A mark or discoloration caused by foreign matter that is difficult to remove.

Examples

The red wine left a dark stain on the carpet.
He tried to remove the grass stain from his jeans.

Synonyms: mark, spot, blemish, discoloration

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stain (A2)

noun, verb

Pronunciation: /steɪn/

Definition

A mark or discoloration caused by foreign matter that is difficult to remove.

Examples

The red wine left a dark stain on the carpet.
He tried to remove the grass stain from his jeans.
The accident left a stain on his reputation.

How to Use stain

stain on (prepositional phrase): A mark or discoloration on a surface. — "There is a coffee stain on my shirt."
stain with (prepositional phrase): To mark something using a coloring substance. — "He stained his fingers with berry juice."
leave a stain (collocation): To cause a mark or discoloration. — "The spilled ink left a permanent stain on the desk."
remove a stain (collocation): To get rid of a mark or discoloration. — "I can't seem to remove this grass stain."

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