Pronunciation: /ɪn ðə rɛd/
noun a word (other than a pronoun) used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things
A1 My mom always tells me to save money so we don't end up in the red.
A2 After overspending on my vacation, my bank account is now in the red.
B1 The company had a tough year financially and ended up in the red.
B2 Despite their best efforts, the business continued to operate in the red.
C1 The government's budget deficit has left the country in the red for the foreseeable future.
C2 The CEO made tough decisions to turn the company around after years of being in the red.
adjective a word naming an attribute of a noun, such as sweet, red, or technical
A1 My bank account is in the red because I spent too much money.
A2 She realized her budget was in the red after looking at her credit card statement.
B1 The company's financial report showed that they were in the red for the third quarter in a row.
B2 Despite their efforts to cut costs, the business continued to operate in the red.
C1 The government had to implement austerity measures to address the country's economy being in the red.
C2 The CEO faced criticism for allowing the company to remain in the red despite promising a turnaround.
preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause
A1 I am in the red because I spent too much money.
A2 Her business is in the red this quarter due to low sales.
B1 The company has been in the red for the past few months and needs to cut costs.
B2 Despite efforts to increase revenue, the company remains in the red.
C1 The government's budget is in the red, leading to concerns about future economic stability.
C2 The company's financial statements show that they have been consistently in the red for the past year.
article a particular item or object, typically one of a specified type
A1 My bank account is in the red because I spent too much money.
A2 After the holiday shopping season, many retailers find themselves in the red.
B1 The company has been in the red for the past few quarters, but they are working on a turnaround plan.
B2 Despite being in the red financially, the business owner remains optimistic about the future.
C1 The government's budget is in the red due to increased spending on social programs.
C2 The organization's financial report revealed that they were deep in the red and needed to make drastic changes to stay afloat.
formal The company's financial statements show that they are consistently in the red.
informal My bank account is always in the red by the end of the month.
slang I can't go out tonight, I'm in the red until payday.
figurative Her emotions were in the red after the argument with her friend.
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