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adjective
- 1. marked or discoloured with something that is not easily removed: "a stained beer mat"
- 2. (of a material or object) coloured by application of a penetrative dye or chemical: "stained timber floorboards"
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Learn the meaning of stain as a verb and a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Find out how to use stain in a sentence and how to distinguish it from related words like stainless and stainable.
Stained means covered with stains or marked with a stain. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts, such as clothes, sheets, or blood, with synonyms and pronunciation tips.
STAIN definition: 1. to leave a mark on something that is difficult to remove: 2. If a material stains, it absorbs…. Learn more.
Stained means marked or dyed or discolored with foreign matter, or having a coating of stain or varnish. Find out the origin, usage, and related words of stained in this online dictionary.
Learn the meaning of stain as a verb and a noun, with synonyms, antonyms and examples. Find out how to use stain to describe a mark, a color, a damage or a liquid.
Stained things are dirtied or marked in some way. You should probably reserve your stained pants for painting your bedroom instead of wearing them to a fancy restaurant. Accidentally stained things are just dirty, usually permanently.
noun. a discoloration produced by foreign matter having penetrated into or chemically reacted with a material; a spot not easily removed. Synonyms: blot, imperfection, mark. a natural spot or patch of color different from that of the basic color, as on the body of an animal. a cause of reproach; stigma; blemish: a stain on one's reputation.
