Grey

Pronunciation: /ɡreɪ/

Definitions of grey

adjective a color intermediate between black and white, as of ashes or an overcast sky

Example Sentences

A1 The cat has grey fur.

A2 She wore a grey sweater on a chilly day.

B1 The sky was a dull grey on the rainy afternoon.

B2 The old man's hair had turned grey with age.

C1 The artist used various shades of grey to create a stunning monochromatic painting.

C2 The sleek, modern kitchen was designed in a stylish grey color scheme.

Examples of grey in a Sentence

formal The sky turned grey as the storm approached.

informal I prefer wearing grey over black.

slang That new car is so grey, I love it!

figurative His mood was as grey as the rainy weather outside.

Grammatical Forms of grey

• past tense: greyed
• plural: greys
• comparative: greyer
• superlative: greyest
• present tense: grey
• future tense: will grey
• perfect tense: have greyed
• continuous tense: is greying
• singular: grey
• positive degree: grey
• infinitive: to grey
• gerund: greying
• participle: greyed

Origin and Evolution of grey

First Known Use: 0700 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'grey' originated from the Old English word 'grǣg' which was derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'grēwaz'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the spelling of the word 'grey' evolved from 'grǣg' to 'grey'. The meaning of the word has also expanded to include various shades between black and white, as well as symbolizing neutrality, dullness, or ambiguity.