Beginner ๐Ÿ“š Vocabulary ยท #133 of 1319

blue (adj.)

the colour of the sky

Examples

  • The sea is blue.

Key rules

  • Blue describes the colour of the sky or sea
  • Use a blue + noun: a blue car
  • Feeling blue means feeling sad

Common mistakes

  • a blue colour car โ†’ a blue car
  • the blue is my favourite โ†’ Blue is my favourite colour

Use cases

  • Describing colours
  • Talking about the sky
  • Describing mood informally
๐Ÿ’ก Tip: Navy and sky blue are more specific shades.

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