redness

Everyday

1. Redness is the state of being red. tree →
2. Redness of the skin is a red patch that can mean it is sore, hot, sunburnt or infected. tree →

In the lessons

In health and safety lessons it is a warning sign: redness, swelling and heat around a cut can mean infection; redness of the skin after sun means sunburn. In science and art it describes colour. Phrases: «redness and swelling», «some redness».

Examples

• There was redness around the bee sting. tree →
• If the redness spreads, see a doctor. tree →
• The redness of her cheeks showed she was embarrassed. tree →
• Put cream on to calm the redness after sunburn. tree →
• The redness of the sunset was beautiful. tree →
• The nurse checked his eye for redness. tree →
• A little redness after a vaccination is normal. tree →
• He had a sword in his hand, and there was nothing in his face but redness and ferocity. tree →

Note

Uncountable: say «some redness», not «a redness». Made from red + -ness: one d (r-e-d-n-e-s-s). Used mostly about skin and eyes; for colour in general people simply say «red colour».

In Jewish tradition

Interpretation: Proverbs describes drunkards by their red eyes. It is read as a warning against too much wine. In the primary lessons: In health and safety lessons it is a warning sign: redness, swelling and heat around a cut can mean infection; redness of the skin after sun means sunburn. In science and art it describes colour. Phrases: «redness and swelling», «some redness».

Examples

• Who crieth: 'Woe'? who: 'Alas'? who hath contentions? who hath raving? who hath wounds without cause? who hath redness of eyes? (Writings PRO.23.29, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Uncountable: say «some redness», not «a redness». Made from red + -ness: one d (r-e-d-n-e-s-s). Used mostly about skin and eyes; for colour in general people simply say «red colour».