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dye

[dahy]

dye Definition

  • 1a natural or synthetic substance used to add a color to or change the color of something
  • 2to add a color to or change the color of something using a natural or synthetic substance

Using dye: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dye" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She dyed her hair blonde.

  • Example

    The fabric is dyed with natural indigo.

  • Example

    He dyed his shirt red.

  • Example

    The company specializes in dyeing fabrics.

dye Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for dye

Antonyms for dye

Phrases with dye

  • the process of coloring one's hair

    Example

    She got a new dye job for the summer.

  • a quantity of yarn or fabric that has been dyed in the same vat at the same time

    Example

    Make sure you buy enough yarn from the same dye lot to avoid any color discrepancies.

  • tie-dye

    a method of dyeing fabric by tying it in knots or crumpling it to create patterns

    Example

    She made a tie-dye shirt in art class.

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Summary: dye in Brief

The term 'dye' [dahy] refers to a natural or synthetic substance used to add or change the color of something. It can be used as a verb or a noun, as in 'She dyed her hair blonde.' 'Dye' extends into phrases like 'dye job,' which refers to coloring one's hair, and 'dye lot,' which refers to a quantity of yarn or fabric that has been dyed in the same vat at the same time.

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