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gray

[ɡreɪ]

gray Definition

of a color intermediate between black and white, as of ashes or an overcast sky..

Using gray: Examples

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

  • Example

    The sky was gray and cloudy.

  • Example

    He has gray hair.

  • Example

    She wore a gray suit to the interview.

gray Synonyms and Antonyms

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Phrases with gray

  • an ill-defined situation or field not readily conforming to a category or to an existing set of rules

    Example

    The legality of the issue is still in a gray area.

  • the darker tissue of the brain and spinal cord, consisting mainly of nerve cell bodies and branching dendrites

    Example

    The gray matter of the brain is responsible for processing information.

  • a market in which goods are bought and sold outside of manufacturer-approved channels

    Example

    The company is losing revenue due to the gray market for their products.

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Summary: gray in Brief

The term 'gray' [ɡreɪ] refers to a color that is intermediate between black and white, often used to describe skies, hair, or clothing. It can also be used in phrases like 'gray area,' referring to an ill-defined situation, and 'gray matter,' referring to the darker tissue of the brain and spinal cord. 'Gray market' refers to a market in which goods are bought and sold outside of manufacturer-approved channels.

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