color, colour (EN)

noun, adjective, verb

noun “color”

1. a specific kind of light that people can see
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   The sky changes colors at sunset, from blue to shades of orange and pink.
2. the shade of a person's skin, often used to talk about their race or ethnicity
   Throughout history, people have been unfairly judged based on color.
3. redness in someone's face
   After her brisk walk, a healthy color flushed her cheeks, making her look more vibrant.
4. the interesting qualities or details in something
   Her storytelling adds so much color to the history lessons, making them fascinating for everyone.
5. in snooker, the balls that are not red
   In snooker, after potting a red ball, you must aim for a color next.

adjective “color”

1. describes something that shows the full range of light, not just black and white
   She was excited to upgrade her old camera to a color model, eager to capture the vibrant hues of nature.

verb “color”

1. to fill in a drawing with colors
   During the long car ride, the children colored in their activity books to pass the time.
2. to add color to something
   My grandma regularly colors her hair.
3. when someone's face turns red because of emotion
   His cheeks colored with embarrassment when he tripped in front of the class.
4. to slightly influence how something is viewed
   His personal experiences colored his view on the matter, making him more sympathetic than others.