Meaning of “Paint”
The word paint can be used as both a noun and a verb in English.
- As a noun: A colored liquid or paste used to coat a surface for protection or decoration.
- As a verb: To apply paint to a surface; to create a picture using paint.
Examples
- Noun:
We need to buy some paint for the walls. - Verb:
She likes to paint landscapes on weekends. - Idiom:
Don’t paint yourself into a corner.(meaning: don’t create a situation with no escape)
Pronunciation
/peɪnt/ (rhymes with “aint”)
Synonyms
- Noun: pigment, coating, dye
- Verb: color, decorate, illustrate
Common Phrases
- Fresh paint
- Paint a picture
- Paint the town red
- Face paint