Red Ink

Pronunciation: /rɛd ɪŋk/

Definitions of red ink

noun a type of ink that is red in color

Example Sentences

A1 I use red ink to mark mistakes in my homework.

A2 The teacher graded our essays with red ink.

B1 The bank statement showed a negative balance in red ink.

B2 The artist signed the painting with a flourish of red ink.

C1 The contract was voided when it was discovered that it was signed in red ink.

C2 The author's signature was written in bold red ink on the first page of the book.

Examples of red ink in a Sentence

formal The accountant used red ink to mark the errors in the financial report.

informal I accidentally spilled red ink on my homework assignment.

slang I'm in the red ink after splurging on that new gadget.

figurative Her words cut through me like red ink on a white canvas.

Grammatical Forms of red ink

• past tense: used
• plural: red inks
• comparative: redder
• superlative: reddest
• present tense: uses red ink
• future tense: will use red ink
• perfect tense: has used red ink
• continuous tense: is using red ink
• singular: red ink
• positive degree: red
• infinitive: to use red ink
• gerund: using red ink
• participle: used red ink

Origin and Evolution of red ink

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'red ink' originated from the practice of using red ink to mark financial losses or deficits in accounting records.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the use of red ink expanded beyond accounting to signify debt, financial trouble, or negative balances in various contexts.