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tinge
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- pronunciation:
- tInj
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
tinges, tingeing, tinged |
| definition 1: |
to give a slight color to.
The sky was tinged orange by the setting sun.
- synonyms:
- color
- similar words:
- dye, stain, tint
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| definition 2: |
to leave a trace on; slightly affect.
Sorrow tinged his voice.- similar words:
- color, touch
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a trace of color; tint.
That cheese is old and has a green tinge.- synonyms:
- trace
- similar words:
- cast, color, hint, suggestion, suspicion, touch
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| definition 2: |
a slight trace.
We noticed a tinge of mystery in her smile.- synonyms:
- suggestion, touch, trace
- similar words:
- note, suspicion
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| related words: |
dash, particle, tone |
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| derivation: |
tinged (adj.) |
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