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paints

n. C / U
A1 Beginner US //ˈpeɪnts// UK //pˈeɪnts// paints

n. colored liquids or pastes that you use to create pictures or cover surfaces.

n. pigmented liquids, liquefiable, or mastic compositions that convert to a solid film after application in a thin layer. Often refers to the materials used by artists or decorators.


SIMPLE

She buys new paints for her art class every month.

CONTEXTUAL

The artist mixed several different oil paints on her palette to find the perfect shade of blue for the sky.

COMPLEX

Advancements in synthetic pigments have allowed modern paints to maintain their vibrancy for decades, resisting the fading effects of ultraviolet light that damaged older masterpieces.

Synonyms
Usage

Uncountable when referring to the substance in general; countable when referring to specific types, colors, or containers of the substance.

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