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GRAY/ɡreɪ/

Between black and white sits grey — the British spelling (American: gray). Grey clouds, a grey coat, grey hair. Colour words go before the noun: a grey sky. Gay is a different word. Elephant-grey is a typical picture in children's books.

Meaning

The colour of clouds or an elephant; between black and white.

Examples

• “He wore a grey coat.”
• “The sky looks grey this morning.”
• “I need a grey jumper.”

Good to know

British: grey. a grey + noun. Colour of clouds / elephants.

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