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red

Meaning in simple English

US /rɛd/ · UK /red/

red means: The color of blood and ripe strawberries.

noun

COLORA1

The color of blood and ripe strawberries.

  • Red is my favorite color.
  • She painted the door a deep red.
  • Would you like this coat in red?

Common phrases: bright red, dark red, in red

adjective

COLORA1

Having the color of blood or ripe strawberries.

  • She has a red bag.
  • His face went red after running.
  • Which red apples are ready to eat?

Common phrases: red dress, red apple, bright red

LEFT WINGC1

Supporting political ideas such as socialism or communism.

  • The red parties won more seats.
  • He grew up in a strongly red district.
  • A red coalition took power after the election.

Similar words: left-wing, socialist, communist

Common phrases: red party, red government, red coalition

CARD SUITSB2

Belonging to the hearts or diamonds in a set of playing cards.

  • I picked a red card.
  • She held two red queens.
  • How many red aces are in the deck?

Opposites: black

Common phrases: red card, red queen, red suit

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