Red — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Red
Red (adjective)
- of the color red
- having red as a distinguishing color
- flushed especially with anger or embarrassment
Red (noun)
- a color whose hue resembles that of blood or of the ruby or is that of the long-wave extreme of the visible spectrum
- red clothing
- one that is of a red or reddish color
Red (abbreviation)
- reduce; reduction
Red (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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having a healthy reddish skin tone
"the merry, red, smiling face of Santa Claus"
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having a notably high temperature
"the streams of red lava were especially spectacular at night"
Red (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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a person who rises up against authority
"the reds demanded a violent overthrow of the government"
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an adherent or advocate of an economic system in which the means of production are owned and controlled by the state
"the story of John Reed, the only American Red buried within the Kremlin"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Red
The most common words with a similar meaning to Red:
Antonyms & Opposite Words for Red
Words with the opposite meaning of Red:
Near Antonyms of Red
Word Forms of Red
Origin & Etymology of Red
Middle English red, rede, reed, going back to Old English rēad, going back to Germanic *rauđa- (whence also Old Frisian rād, rōd "red, yellow," Old Saxon rōd "red," Middle Dutch root, rood, Old High German rōt, Old Norse rauðr, Gothic rauþs), going back to Indo-European *h1rou̯dh-o-, whence also Old Irish rúad "reddish brown, dark red," Welsh rhudd "red, tawny," Latin rūfus (from a dialect or another Italic language, with -f- for expected -b-), Lithuanian raũdas "red-brown, reddish," Russian dialect rúdyj "blood-red," Bosnian-Croatian-Serbian rûd "reddish brown"; from a suffixed zero-grade form *h1rudh-ro-, Old Norse roðra "blood," Latin ruber "red," Tocharian B ratre, Greek erythrós, Sanskrit rudhiráḥ "red, bloody"
First known use: before 12th century
Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Red
- CEFR level: A1 English Vocabulary — Page 15
- Topics: Clothes & Appearance
Words & Phrases Containing Red
Frequently Asked Questions about Red
What does "Red" mean?
"Red" means of the color red. As an an adjective, a noun and an abbreviation, it is defined as: of the color red. It has 4 distinct senses.
What is another word for "Red"?
Other words for "Red" include blooming, florid, flush, full-blooded, glowing, rosy, rubicund and ruddy. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Red" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Red"?
There are 99 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Red". Common alternatives include blooming, florid, flush, full-blooded, glowing, rosy, rubicund, ruddy, sanguine and ardent.
What is the opposite of "Red"?
Antonyms of "Red" include ashen, ashy, doughy, livid, lurid, mealy, pale and paled. Near antonyms include waxen, waxy, blanched and white.
How do you use "Red" in a sentence?
Examples of "Red" in a sentence: "the merry, red, smiling face of Santa Claus"; "the streams of red lava were especially spectacular at night"; "the reds demanded a violent overthrow of the government".
Is "Red" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Red" can be used as an adjective, a noun and an abbreviation, depending on the context.
Is "Red" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?
As an A1-level word, "Red" is typical of Cambridge A1 Movers (Young Learners), TOEIC Listening & Reading 120+.
How do you pronounce "Red"?
"Red" is pronounced /ˈred/.