red

US /rɛd/

Definition

of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

The red folder on my desk contains the signed contracts.

NounNoun

red gốc redness

VerbVerb

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AdjectiveAdj

red gốc

AdverbAdv

redly

crimsona deep and vivid red color
scarleta variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge
rubya transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

Easy wear a bright red shirt
to have on one's body as clothing or accessory regarding a bright red shirt
Medium see red over constant delays
to see red over constant delays, meaning to perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
Hard eliminate burdensome red tape
to eliminate burdensome red tape, meaning to terminate, end, or take out
Very Hard operate deep in the red this fiscal year
to operate deep in the red this fiscal year, meaning to direct or control; projects, businesses, etc

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