colors

Everyday

1. (US spelling) Colors is the plural of «color», the qualities like red, blue and yellow that we see. tree →
2. A team's or country's colors are the colours of its uniform or flag. tree →
3. As a verb, «colors» means fills with colour or influences: «It colors her opinion». tree →

In the lessons

In art and science lessons pupils learn primary colors and how white light splits into the colors of the rainbow. In sport, «team colors». In the UK, Ireland, Canada, Australia and New Zealand the spelling is «colours». Phrases: show your true colors, with flying colors.

Examples

• The rainbow has seven colors. tree →
• Mix two colors to make green. tree →
• The fans wore their team's colors. tree →
• She passed the test with flying colors. tree →
• He showed his true colors when he cheated. tree →
• My little sister colors in her book every day. tree →
• The endless halls shine in marble and many colors. tree →

Note

«Colors» is the American spelling; British, Irish, Canadian, Australian and New Zealand English write «colours». Both mean the same. «With flying colors» = very successfully.