Stained has 4 different meanings across 1 category:
Adjective
Verb
1
simple past tense and past participle of stain
"The spilled coffee left a dark brown stain on the white carpet."
In plain English: To stain something is to put a mark on it that won't wash off easily.
"The red wine spilled and stained his white shirt."
Adjective
1
marked or dyed or discolored with foreign matter
"a badly stained tablecloth"
"tear-stained cheeks"
2
having a coating of stain or varnish
"The antique wooden table was stained to enhance its rich grain patterns."
3
having a stain
"The white shirt was stained with red wine after she spilled her drink at dinner."
Example Sentences
"The red wine spilled and stained his white shirt."
verb
"The child stained his white shirt with blue ink."
verb
"She accidentally stained her hands while washing vegetables."
verb
"Sunlight can stain your skin if you stay outside too long without protection."
verb
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