Ray

Pronunciation: /reɪ/

Definitions of ray

noun a type of fish with a flat body and long tail

Example Sentences

A1 The sun's rays are warm on my skin.

A2 He saw a ray of hope in her eyes.

B1 The scientist used a ray of light to conduct the experiment.

B2 The laser beam emitted a powerful ray that cut through the metal.

C1 The X-ray revealed a fracture in the patient's bone.

C2 The artist used a ray of colors to create a stunning painting.

Examples of ray in a Sentence

formal The scientist used a ray of light to study the properties of the crystal.

informal I caught a ray of sunshine while sitting outside.

slang Let's catch some rays at the beach this weekend.

figurative His smile was like a ray of hope in the midst of despair.

Grammatical Forms of ray

• past tense: rayed
• plural: rays
• comparative: more ray
• superlative: most ray
• present tense: ray
• future tense: will ray
• perfect tense: have rayed
• continuous tense: is raying
• singular: ray
• positive degree: ray
• infinitive: to ray
• gerund: raying
• participle: rayed

Origin and Evolution of ray

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'ray' originated from Middle English 'raye' which came from Old French 'rai' meaning a beam of light or a line of soldiers.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'ray' expanded its meaning to include a narrow beam of light, a line or stripe, and also a type of fish with a flat body and long tail resembling a ray of light.