English

yellow

ˈjɛl.əʊ, jɛlə, ˈjælə, ˈjɑlə, ˈjɛl.oʊ, ˈjɛl.ɚ, ˈjɪlə, ˈjʌlə
Meaning: to become or make yellow, especially through age or sun exposure
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: jɛlə, ˈjælə, ˈjɑlə, ˈjɛl.oʊ, ˈjɛl.ɚ, ˈjɪlə, ˈjʌlə

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base yellow
3rd person singular present yellows
Present participle yellowing
Past yellowed
Will future will yellow
Going-to future going to yellow
Imperative negative don't yellow / do not yellow

Example

The old pages of the book had yellowed with age.
The old pages of the book had yellowed with age.

Usage Notes

Commonly used to describe the discoloration of paper, teeth, or fabric over long periods.

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