stain
stain
make dirty
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stain belongs to the topic "Colors and Materials". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
stain synonyms
What's the difference between stain / dirty / soil / smear / spot / smudge
He dirtied his shoes in the garden.
The children soiled their clothes playing outside.
to spread a substance so it leaves a streaky mark; implies rubbing or spreading
She smeared jam on the table by accident.
He spotted his shirt with ink.
to make a mark by rubbing or smearing so that edges are blurred
Don't touch the paper — you'll smudge the ink.
to make a dark mark or to absorb liquid with a cloth; formal/old-fashioned in some uses
He blotted the spill with a towel.
to mar the appearance or reputation (often used for skin or figurative faults)
The scratch blemished the finish of the table.
to damage purity or reputation; often figurative and more formal
The scandal sullied his good name.
to change color or lose color; not necessarily caused by dirt
Sun exposure discolored the curtains over time.
to lose shine (metals) or damage reputation; more specific and sometimes figurative
The silverware tarnished after years without polishing.
to contaminate or corrupt (often used figuratively for reputation or literally for food/air)
The scandal tainted his reputation.
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How to pronounce stain and what this word means
stain means stain. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce stain
/ˈsteɪn/
stain translation
stain
stain examples
Be careful not to stain your shirt with coffee.
stain transcription
/ˈsteɪn/, /tu ˈsteɪn/
Questions about this word
stain meaning: what does it mean?
make dirty
stain pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
stain is pronounced as /ˈsteɪn/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
stain definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Be careful not to stain your shirt with coffee. Translation: Постарайся не испачкать рубашку кофе.
Is stain part of Colors and Materials vocabulary?
Yes, stain can be learned in the Colors and Materials topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is stain part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?
Yes, stain can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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