Color in Meaning in English
expression
ˈkəɫɝ/, /ˈkɔɫɝ/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
KUL-er IN
ˈkʌl.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈɪn
KUL-uh in
Definition
To fill an outlined shape or drawing with color, usually using pencils, crayons, or markers.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used with children's activities and art. Common collocation: 'color in the lines' (stay within the outline). Not used for painting walls ('paint') or digital design ('fill'). Sometimes also used figuratively: 'color in the details' (add small details or information).
Spanish: colorearPortuguese (BR): colorirPortuguese (PT): colorirChinese (Simplified): 涂色Chinese (Traditional): 塗色Hindi: रंग भरनाArabic: يُلوِّنBengali: রঙ করা - রঙ ভরাট করাRussian: закрашивать - раскрашиватьJapanese: 色を塗るVietnamese: tô màuKorean: 색칠하다Turkish: boyamak (resim) - renklendirmekUrdu: رنگ بھَرناIndonesian: mewarnai
Example Sentences
Please color in the apple on this page.
basic
He took a red crayon to color in the heart.
basic
If you color in outside the lines, that's okay.
basic
My little brother loves to color in superhero pictures.
natural
You can color in to relax after a long day.
natural
Don't forget to color in all the small spaces!
natural