noun
Uncommon
Dyes
Dyes (noun) means plural of dye: substances used to colour materials such as fabric, hair, or paper. Example: “The market stall sold natural dyes made from plants and minerals.”
noun
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Plural of dye: substances used to colour materials such as fabric, hair, or paper.
"The market stall sold natural dyes made from plants and minerals."
verb
1
Third-person singular of "to dye": colours something using dye.
"She dyes her hair a different colour every few months."
How to use Dyes
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMore than one dye, or the "he/she/it" form of the verb dye.
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What does “Dyes” mean?
The word “Dyes” means plural of dye: substances used to colour materials such as fabric, hair, or paper. In plain terms, more than one dye, or the "he/she/it" form of the verb dye.
How do you use “Dyes” in a sentence?
Here is “Dyes” used in a sentence: “The market stall sold natural dyes made from plants and minerals.”
What part of speech is “Dyes”?
Depending on how it is used, “Dyes” can be a noun and a verb.
Is “Dyes” a common word?
“Dyes” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Dyes” have?
“Dyes” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: plural of dye: substances used to colour materials such as fabric, hair, or paper.
