Colour in

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verb

To fill an area on paper or a picture with colour or shades using pencils, crayons, or paints.

Tommy, could you colour in the tiger in your drawing?
Visual representation of "colour in" - To fill an area on paper or a picture with colour or shades using pencils, crayons, or paints.

Often appears as...

  • colour in the picture
  • colour in the drawing
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Visual representation of "colour in"
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Artistic Precision

Use 'colour in' when being precise in applying colours within defined areas or outlines.

Illustration for Artistic Precision
She asked me to colour in the map carefully.
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Creativity Encouraged

The phrase suggests creativity, so choose any colour that you feel is right for the picture.

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Feel free to colour in the sky purple if you like!
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Child-Friendly

'Colour in' is commonly used in school settings or in activities related to children.

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The teacher gave the kids pictures to colour in.
Visual representation of the word "Colour in"

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