American Dictionary
Definition ray in American English
ray
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
[countable]
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/reɪ/
Example
The last rays of the sun were disappearing behind the mountains.
Example
Your skin needs protection from the sun's rays.
Synonyms and related words
Example
He stood on the stage, illuminated by a dazzling ray of light.
Synonyms and related words
