Basic Details
Word: Grey
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: A colour that is a mixture of black and white, often described as dull or neutral.
Synonyms: Ash, slate, charcoal
Antonyms: Colourful, bright
Idioms and Phrases
- Grey area: A situation where things are unclear or not easily defined. Example: "The rules for the game are a bit of a grey area; no one is sure what's allowed."
- Feeling grey: To feel sad or depressed. Example: "After the rainy week, I've been feeling a bit grey and need some sunshine."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The sky was a dull grey before the storm began to pour.
Example 2: She wore a beautiful grey dress to the party that made her stand out.
Example 3: The artist used various shades of grey to create depth in his painting.
Fun Fact
The word "grey" can also be spelled as "gray." The difference in spelling often depends on whether you are using British or American English, with grey being the preferred spelling in British English.
Famous Quote
"There is no such thing as grey morality; there is all good and all evil." - Richard C. Armitage
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "grey" mean?
a) A colour that is full of brightness
b) A colour that is a mixture of black and white
c) A kind of animal
d) A type of food
Answer: b) A colour that is a mixture of black and white
2. Which of these is a synonym of "grey"?
a) Blue
b) Ash
c) Green
d) Yellow
Answer: b) Ash
3. Which sentence uses "grey" correctly?
a) The flowers were grey and smelled wonderful.
b) He coloured his picture with grey crayons.
c) The grey cat danced on the roof.
d) The grey car flew through the sky.
Answer: b) He coloured his picture with grey crayons.
4. Which idiom refers to something unclear?
a) Feeling grey
b) Grey area
c) All that glitters is not gold
d) Every cloud has a silver lining
Answer: b) Grey area
5. What is the opposite of "grey"?
a) Dull
b) Colourful
c) Dark
d) Light
Answer: b) Colourful
