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in black and white

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɪn ˌblæk ən ˈwaɪt/

in black and white means: Using only black, white, and grey instead of colours.

phrase

WITHOUT COLOURA2

Using only black, white, and grey instead of colours.

  • This photo is in black and white.
  • They shot the whole film in black and white.
  • Can you print these pictures in black and white?

Similar words: in monochrome, in greyscale

Opposites: in colour

Common phrases: in black and white, in black and white only, in black and white onscreen

IN WRITINGB2

Written clearly, so you can see exactly what has been stated or agreed.

  • I want the agreement in black and white.
  • The rules are there in black and white.
  • She would not believe it until she saw it in black and white.

Similar words: in writing, on paper

Common phrases: in black and white, in black and white on paper

Questions about in black and white

What does in black and white mean?

Using only black, white, and grey instead of colours.

What is in black and white in other languages?

Türkçe: siyah beyaz · Español: en blanco y negro · Français: en noir et blanc · Deutsch: in Schwarz-Weiß · Italiano: in bianco e nero · 日本語: 白黒で

How do you pronounce in black and white?

It is pronounced /ɪn ˌblæk ən ˈwaɪt/.

How do you use in black and white in a sentence?

This photo is in black and white. They shot the whole film in black and white.

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