Black
Noun, Adjective
UK
/blæk/
US
/blæk/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)
Definition
(adj) : The darkest color; describing something sad, harmful, or secret.
(n) : The color itself, or a very dark shade.
(n) : The color itself, or a very dark shade.
Example
"(adj) : The room was black after the lights went out."
"(adj) : The flood marked a black day in the town’s history."
"(n) : The artist mixed blue with black to make a darker tone."
Explanation
Black is the darkest color, the opposite of white, and it appears when there is no light. Many objects, clothes, and natural things can be black, such as coal, night sky, or hair. The word can also describe a mood or event that is sad, harmful, or unlucky, like a “black day” in history. In expressions, it may mean something illegal or secret, such as “black market.” Black is also used in art, design, and fashion to show elegance or formality.