White Meaning in English
word
/ˈhwaɪt/, /ˈwaɪt/
HWYT, WYT
/wˈaɪt/
WYT
Definition
A color that is the lightest, like snow or milk. It can also describe something without color or pigment.
Usage & Nuances
'White' is used as a color but can also refer to race or describe something plain or blank, like 'white paper.' Common collocations: 'white shirt,' 'white lie' (a harmless lie), 'white noise.' Can be both an adjective and a noun.
Spanish: blanco - blancaPortuguese (BR): branco - brancaPortuguese (PT): branco - brancaChinese (Simplified): 白色Chinese (Traditional): 白色Hindi: सफेदArabic: أبيضBengali: সাদাRussian: белыйJapanese: 白い - 白 (色)Vietnamese: trắngKorean: 하얀 - 흰Turkish: beyazUrdu: سفیدIndonesian: putih
Example Sentences
The snow is very white.
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She is wearing a white dress.
basic
Milk is white.
basic
He told a white lie to avoid hurting her feelings.
natural
Can you print this document on white paper?
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My favorite wine is a dry white from France.
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