rose

A2 · Elementary

v. the past tense of 'rise', meaning to move up or increase.

v. the simple past tense of the intransitive verb 'rise', indicating upward movement or an increase in value or status.

“The sun rose early this morning, filling the room with light.”

“As the conductor entered the hall, the entire audience rose in a silent tribute to his long career.”

B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun

n. a pink or light red colour.

n. a variable colour ranging from a light pink to a purplish-red, resembling the petals of a rose.

“The sky turned a beautiful shade of rose as the sun went down.”

“The interior designer suggested a dusty rose for the bedroom walls to create a calm and sophisticated atmosphere.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Technical

n. the cap with small holes on the end of a watering can.

n. a perforated nozzle attached to the spout of a watering can or hose to spray water in a fine mist.

“Make sure the rose is attached tightly so the water sprays evenly.”

“Using a fine rose on the watering can prevents the delicate seedlings from being washed away by a heavy stream of water.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Mathematics Technical

n. a shape in math that looks like a flower with petals.

n. a sinusoid plotted in polar coordinates, resulting in a curve that resembles a flower with multiple petals.

“The teacher showed us how to draw a rose curve using a formula.”

“The number of petals on a mathematical rose depends on whether the coefficient in the polar equation is even or odd.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Literary

adj. having a pink or light red colour.

adj. possessing a purplish-red or pink hue; often used in literary contexts to describe a healthy complexion.

“The morning light gave the mountains a soft rose glow.”

“She wore a rose silk gown that complemented the flush of her cheeks in the candlelight.”