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Hue

noun

Hue means a color or shade.

3 letters 1 syllable

What does Hue mean?

Hue means a color or shade.

Dictionary definition

Hue means a color or shade of color.

Example sentences

Hue in a sentence

easy

The painting used a bright blue hue.

medium

A sunset can have a warm orange hue.

hard

Artists choose each hue carefully to create mood and contrast.

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Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.

Practice 1

What does hue mean?

Practice 2

Which word is closest in meaning to hue?

Practice 3

Which sentence uses hue correctly?

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Hue

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Synonyms

Words like Hue

colorThe appearance something has because of light.
shadeA version of a color that is lighter or darker.
Antonyms

Opposite words

colorlessnessA lack of color.
blanknessAn absence of visible detail or color.
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Word family

Hue word family

Base word

hue

noun

hues

More than one color or shade.

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