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purple

purple

Meaning of purple

purple color

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Pronunciation
British English/ˈpeɪl/
American English/ˈpɝpəl/
Russian transcription[fʲɪəˈlʲetəvɨj]
purple
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purple with Russian translation

purple usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Он купил фиолетовую краску, чтобы подкрасить забор.

He bought purple paint to touch up the fence.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Фиолетовые шторы сделали маленькую комнату уютнее.

The purple curtains made the small room feel cosy.

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purple belongs to the topic "Colors and Materials". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

purpleфиолетовый
shirtрубашка
skirtюбка
pantsбрюки
trousersбрюки
jeansджинсы
shortsшорты

purple synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between purple / violet / lilac / mauve / lavender / magenta

🇬🇧English

bluish purple, usually lighter and bluer than typical purple

A1Often

The flower is a delicate violet.

🇬🇧English

pale pinkish-lilac, light and soft

A2Rarely

She painted the nursery lilac.

M
🇬🇧English
mauve

muted grayish-pale purple, vintage tone

B1Rarely

He chose a mauve suit for the event.

🇬🇧English

pale bluish-lilac, light and calming

A2Often

Lavender walls make the room feel calm.

M
🇬🇧English
magenta

vivid purplish-pink, bright and intense

B1Rarely

The poster used a bright magenta background.

🇬🇧English

dark purplish, often with brownish tones

A2Often

She bought a plum coat for winter.

A
🇬🇧English
amethyst

gemstone purple, slightly bluish and bright

B1Rarely

The amethyst pendant matched her dress.

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How to pronounce purple and what this word means

purple means purple. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce purple

/ˈpeɪl/

purple translation

purple

purple examples

He bought purple paint to touch up the fence.

purple transcription

/ˈpeɪl/, /ˈpɝpəl/

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purple meaning: what does it mean?

purple color

purple pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

purple is pronounced as /ˈpeɪl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

purple definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

He bought purple paint to touch up the fence. Translation: Он купил фиолетовую краску, чтобы подкрасить забор.

Is purple part of Colors and Materials vocabulary?

Yes, purple can be learned in the Colors and Materials topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is purple part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, purple can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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