Dye — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈdī/

Meaning & Definition of Dye

Dye (noun)

  1. color from dyeing
  2. a soluble or insoluble coloring matter

Dye (verb)

  1. to impart a new and often permanent color to especially by impregnating with a dye
  2. to impart (a color) by dyeing
  3. to take up or impart color in dyeing

Dye (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a substance used to color other materials

    "soaked the fabric in blue dye"

    similar: color, colorant, coloring, dyestuff, pigment, stain
    related: tint, toner, cast, hue, shade, tinge

Dye (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to give color or a different color to

    "dyed her hair a startling red"

    similar: bepaint (archaic), color, paint, pigment, stain, tincture, tinge, tint
    related: brighten, lighten, darken, embrown, tone (down), checker, dapple, daub, fleck, marble, mottle, pattern, polychrome, speck, speckle, streak, striate, stripe, variegate
    opposite: decolorize
    near: blanch, bleach, whiten

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Dye

The most common words with a similar meaning to Dye:

Archaic: bepaint
color, colorant, coloring, dyestuff, pigment, stain, paint, tincture, tinge, tint

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Dye

Words with the opposite meaning of Dye:

decolorize

Related Words for Dye

toner, cast, hue, shade, brighten, lighten, darken, embrown, tone (down), checker, dapple, daub, fleck, marble, mottle, pattern, polychrome, speck, speckle, streak, striate, stripe, variegate

Near Antonyms of Dye

blanch, bleach, whiten

Word Forms of Dye

Inflections: dyed, dyeing

Derived words: dyeability (noun), dyeable (adjective), dyer (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Dye

Middle English dehe, from Old English dēah, dēag

First known use: before 12th century

Words & Phrases Containing Dye

aniline dye, azo dye, piece-dye, tie-and-dye, tie-dye, vat dye, xanthene dye, yarn-dye

Frequently Asked Questions about Dye

What does "Dye" mean?

"Dye" means color from dyeing. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: color from dyeing. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Dye"?

Other words for "Dye" include color, colorant, coloring, dyestuff, pigment, stain, bepaint and paint. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Dye" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Dye"?

There are 34 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Dye". Common alternatives include color, colorant, coloring, dyestuff, pigment, stain, bepaint, paint, tincture and tinge.

What is the opposite of "Dye"?

Antonyms of "Dye" include decolorize. Near antonyms include blanch, bleach and whiten.

How do you use "Dye" in a sentence?

Examples of "Dye" in a sentence: "soaked the fabric in blue dye"; "dyed her hair a startling red".

Is "Dye" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Dye" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Dye"?

"Dye" is pronounced /ˈdī/.

What is the origin of the word "Dye"?

"Dye" comes from Middle English dehe, from Old English dēah, dēag. First known use: before 12th century.