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Colo

Verb / ˈkəʊləʊ / Another word for colo — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Colo (noun): a shortened form of the word 'color'.

Synonyms & similar words

hue shade tone tint pigment dye coloring stain tinge cast complexion coloration chroma dyeing dyestuff tincture varnish wash colorant colorway

Synonyms by register

Formal

interior internal inner inward

Informal

inside inward belly guts

Literary

heart core midst bowels

Antonyms

exterior outer external surface outward

Common collocations

  • colo of the earth
  • colo of the planet
  • colo of the sun
  • colo of a star
  • colo of the moon
  • colo of a cell

Word family

noun colon
adjective colonic

Usage note

The word 'colo' is an archaic or poetic term for the inner part or core of something. It is rarely used in modern English, except in specific scientific or literary contexts. Its more common modern counterpart is 'core' or 'interior'.

Example sentences

  1. The sky is a beautiful color of blue.
  2. She painted the picture using different colors.
  3. Mixing red and yellow creates the color orange.
  4. His favorite color is green.
  5. The color of the flower is pink.

Quotes

  • Life is a great big canvas; throw all the color on it you can. - Danny Kaye
  • Colors are the smiles of nature. - Leigh Hunt
  • Color is a power which directly influences the soul. - Wassily Kandinsky

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