Amber usually refers to a golden yellow or brownish-yellow color. It can also mean the fossilPreserved remains or traces from ancient life, often hardened over time. resinSticky plant substance that can harden into a solid material. used in jewelry and the shade associatedLinked or connected with something else in meaning or use. with it.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˈæmbər/
Easy pronunciation: AM-ber (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the first syllable: AM-ber.
Adjective meaning a medium to dark brownish yellow color.
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Amber Meaning
a brownish-yellow color
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: of a medium to dark brownish yellow color
Example: Her eyes had an amber tint in the sunlight.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- brownish-yellow — Direct color equivalent
- yellow-brown — Direct color equivalent
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Other Meanings of Amber
Meaning 2
a rich golden-yellow color
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a deep yellow color
Example: An amber light flashed on the dashboard.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- gold — Can fit this color sense, though it is broader and not always exact
Meaning 3
a fossil resin used for jewelry and decoration
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a hard yellowish to brownish translucent fossil resin; used for jewelry
Example: The necklace was made of amber.
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Amber Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- brownish-yellow
- yellow-brown
deep yellow color
- gold
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Common Mistakes
- Do not confuse the color sense of amber with the fossil resin sense.
- Amber as an adjective describes a color; as a noun it can refer to the color or the resin.
- Not every golden color is exactly amber; the word usually suggests a warm yellow-brown shade.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does amber mean in simple English?
Amber usually means a warm yellow-brown color. It can also refer to the fossil resin used in jewelry.
What are the synonyms of amber?
For the color sense, amber can be replaced by brownish-yellow or yellow-brown. For the noun color sense, gold can sometimes fit, though it is less exact.
Is amber a color or a material?
It can be both. Amber is a color word, and it is also the name of a fossil resin used in jewelry.
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