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gray/grey

Pronunciation
Adjective A1 Beginner

Quick answer

A color between black and white, like the color of clouds before rain.

"She painted the kitchen walls a soft gray."

Usage notes

"Gray" is the usual American spelling and "grey" the usual British spelling; both are correct.

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A color between black and white, like the color of clouds before rain.

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