26984 words

dye

4 definitions • 6 examples
1
to change the colour of something using a special liquid:

Examples:

For a change, why not dye your T-shirts?
[ + obj + adj ] He dyed his hair black.
2
a substance used to change the colour of something:

Examples:

She dipped the material into the dye.
There are dozens of different dyes to choose from.
3
to change the color of something using a special liquid:

Examples:

He dyed his hair black.
4
a liquid substance for changing the color of things:

Examples:

[ U ] She dipped the material into the dye.

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