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English
Yellow
ˈjɛloʊ
Very common
~ 2100
~ 2100
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
Yellow -
Having the color of ripe lemons or sunflowers
Example: She wore a bright yellow dress to the party.
Usage: informalContext: describing colors in everyday conversations
Note: Yellow is a primary color and is often associated with happiness and energy.
Cowardly or lacking courage
Example: He showed his yellow streak by refusing to confront the bully.
Usage: informalContext: used metaphorically to describe someone's behavior
Note: This meaning is derived from the idea of yellow representing fear or caution.
A warning signal or cautionary symbol
Example: The yellow light at the traffic signal means to slow down.
Usage: formalContext: traffic regulations or safety signs
Note: Yellow is commonly used in traffic lights and signs to indicate a warning or a need for caution.
Yellow's synonyms
golden
Golden refers to a bright, metallic yellow color resembling that of gold.
Example: She wore a beautiful golden dress to the party.
Note: Golden specifically refers to a shiny, metallic yellow color often associated with richness or luxury.
amber
Amber describes a warm, honey-colored shade of yellow with a hint of orange or brown.
Example: The sunset painted the sky in shades of amber and pink.
Note: Amber typically has a darker and more earthy tone compared to a bright, primary yellow.
saffron
Saffron is a vivid yellow-orange color, often associated with the spice of the same name.
Example: The saffron robes of the monks stood out against the green landscape.
Note: Saffron is a more specific shade of yellow, leaning towards orange, and is commonly used in cultural or culinary contexts.
blonde
Blonde can refer to a light yellow color, especially when describing hair or certain objects.
Example: Her hair was a beautiful shade of blonde, shining in the sunlight.
Note: Blonde is predominantly used to describe a light yellow color in relation to hair or as a descriptor for a light, pale yellow shade.
Yellow expressions, common phrases
Yellow-bellied
Refers to someone who is cowardly or lacking courage.
Example: He was too yellow-bellied to confront the bully.
Note: The phrase uses 'yellow' to describe a characteristic (cowardice), rather than the color itself.
Yellow journalism
Refers to journalism that presents little or no legitimate news and instead uses eye-catching headlines to sell more newspapers.
Example: The article was full of sensationalism, typical of yellow journalism.
Note: The phrase uses 'yellow' to describe sensationalism in journalism, not the color.
Yellow card
A warning card shown in sports, especially in soccer, to caution a player for a foul.
Example: The referee issued a yellow card to the player for a reckless tackle.
Note: The phrase uses 'yellow' to indicate a cautionary measure in sports, distinct from the color itself.
Yellow fever
A viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes, also used metaphorically to describe an intense enthusiasm or attraction.
Example: Many travelers are vaccinated against yellow fever before visiting certain regions.
Note: The phrase uses 'yellow' to refer to a disease or intense attraction, not the color yellow.
Mellow yellow
Refers to something relaxed, easygoing, or laid-back.
Example: After a stressful day, I like to relax with some mellow yellow music.
Note: The phrase uses 'mellow yellow' as a descriptor for a relaxed state, not the color itself.
Yellow everyday (slang) expressions
Yellow tape
Yellow tape refers to caution tape that is typically used by authorities to cordon off a crime scene or hazardous area.
Example: The police put up yellow tape around the crime scene.
Note: The term 'yellow tape' specifically refers to the color of the caution tape, distinguishing it from other types of tape used for different purposes.
Yellow cab
Yellow cab is a term commonly used to refer to a taxi, particularly in places where yellow taxis are prevalent like in New York City.
Example: I hailed a yellow cab to take me to the airport.
Note: The term 'yellow cab' is a specific reference to taxis that are painted in yellow as a distinguishing feature, setting them apart from other types of transportation.
Yellow belly
Yellow belly is a slang term used to describe someone who is cowardly or lacking courage.
Example: Don't be such a yellow belly, stand up for yourself!
Note: While 'yellow' on its own could refer to the color, 'yellow belly' is a derogatory term that implies weakness or fearfulness in a person.
Yellow light
Yellow light is used to refer to the traffic signal that indicates caution or a warning of an impending stop.
Example: He sped up as soon as the yellow light came on.
Note: The term 'yellow light' specifically pertains to the cautionary signal in traffic lights and is distinct from the color yellow itself.
Yellow-bone
Yellow-bone is a term, particularly in African-American slang, used to describe a person with a light skin complexion.
Example: She's proud of her complexion and embraces being a yellow-bone.
Note: The term 'yellow-bone' is a culturally specific slang term used within certain communities to describe individuals with specific skin tones, differentiating it from the general term 'yellow'.
Yellow - Examples
The sunflower is yellow.
The walls of the room are painted in a yellowish-green color.
The leaves of the tree turned yellow in the autumn.
Yellow grammar
Yellow - Adjective (Adjective) / Adjective (Adjective)
Lemma: yellow
Conjugations
Adjective, comparative (Adjective, comparative): yellower
Adjective, superlative (Adjective, superlative): yellowest
Adjective (Adjective): yellow
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): yellows, yellow
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): yellow
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): yellowed
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): yellowing
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): yellows
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): yellow
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): yellow
Syllables, Separation and Stress
yellow Contains 2 syllables: yel • low
Phonetic transcription: ˈye-(ˌ)lō
yel low , ˈye (ˌ)lō (The red syllable is stressed)
Yellow - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
yellow: ~ 2100 (Very common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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