dye
окрашивать
apply color
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dye with Russian translation
dye usage examples
In the craft class, students will dye small fabric squares to make a quilt.
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dye belongs to the topic "Colors and Materials". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
dye synonyms
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make or change the color of something; can mean choosing or applying color (US spelling)
He will color the drawing with markers.
She will colour the picture with pencils.
add color to something, often used in technical or digital contexts (e.g., colorize a photo)
They colorized the old black-and-white film.
apply paint to a surface; usually forms an opaque coating rather than penetrating
They will paint the fence white.
darken or color material, often by penetrating pigment; can also mean a mark or blemish
He stained the table to bring out the grain.
She tinted the windows slightly to reduce glare.
She toned her hair to remove the brassiness.
a specific dyeing technique where part of an item is dipped to create a gradient or two-tone effect
The dress was dip-dyed to give an ombré effect.
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How is dye different from related words?
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В чем разница в английском между colour, color, shade и tint
Colour и color — одно значение, но разная орфография. Shade и tint нужны, когда речь не о цвете вообще, а о его варианте.

В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.

В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
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dye meaning: what does it mean?
apply color
dye pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
dye is pronounced as /tə ˈdaɪ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
dye definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
She will dye her old T-shirt bright blue this weekend. Translation: Она будет окрашивать свою старую футболку в ярко-синий цвет в эти выходные.
Is dye part of Colors and Materials vocabulary?
Yes, dye (окрашивать) can be learned in the Colors and Materials topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is dye part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?
Yes, dye (окрашивать) 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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