Commonwealth standard spelling of gray.
Used in a Sentence
grey
Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for grey.
Editorial note
Early models were dark grey e-ink on light grey background.
Examples16
Definitions4
Parts of speech2
Quick take
Commonwealth standard spelling of gray.
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of grey gathered in one view.
Commonwealth standard spelling of gray.
A surname transferred from the nickname, alternative spelling of Gray.
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for grey.
verb
Commonwealth standard spelling of gray.
See also: dull, hoary, achromatic, leaden, intermediate
noun
Commonwealth standard spelling of gray.
See also: dull, hoary, achromatic, leaden, intermediate
noun
A surname transferred from the nickname, alternative spelling of Gray.
See also: dull, hoary, achromatic, leaden, intermediate
noun
A placename:
See also: dull, hoary, achromatic, leaden, intermediate
Example sentences
Early models were dark grey e-ink on light grey background.
You might be right about #000 on white not causing eye strain any more than grey on white.
Optimal contrast for most people tends to involve a dark grey, Is there actual scientific research that supports this?
Nerds think they're a good idea because they'll sort out all the annoying grey areas in social human interaction.
It is such a massive grey mass of companies, if you just google it or try to search LinkedIn.
I too, find it off-putting that Facebook markets this project as charity work, but I think the picture is grey at best and at worst.
Optimal contrast for most people tends to involve a dark grey, as seen on her website.
The relationship between Unionism and Protestantism and Nationalism and Catholicism was and still is much more grey than many realise.
The easiest design trick to make a website more reader friendly is to move a black font to a grey font.
A recent-ish FAA ruling determined that this is not legally grey, it is not allowed.
Some of them were innocent, sure, and some were in a grey area, sure, but plenty were warranted.
Is this dodgy accounting, grey market taxi services previously (understating size of market) or has uber genuinely expanded the market by reducing friction?
Quote examples
The language is new, and using plain english instead of "Legal" english creates grey areas.
Related, though less about brands, I really liked "This Video Will Make You Angry" by CGP Grey.
For a while there were legally grey areas involving "fly share" websites.
Apparently, it looks like there's a difference of opinions (rather than scientific rigor) whether the "dark grey" of #000 is "light enough".
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use grey in a sentence?
Early models were dark grey e-ink on light grey background.
What does grey mean?
Commonwealth standard spelling of gray.
What part of speech is grey?
grey is commonly used as verb, noun.