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Wordabulary

grey

Pronunciation
Adjective A1 Beginner

Quick answer

Having the colour that is a mix of black and white.

"The sky turned grey just before the storm."

Usage notes

Grey is the standard British spelling, gray is standard in American English.

Test yourself

Which word fits the gap? "The sky turned _____ just before the storm."

Answer: grey

In your own words, what does "grey" mean?

Having the colour that is a mix of black and white.

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