dye
Definition
- n. a usually soluble substance for staining or coloring e.g. fabrics or hair
- v. color with dye
Word forms
- Past participle
- dyed
- Present participle
- dyeing
- Past tense
- dyed
- Third person singular
- dyes
Example sentences
n.
The artist used a bright red dye to create her masterpiece.
vt.
She decided to dye her shirt blue for the summer.
vi.
The fabric will dye easily if you use the right chemicals.