Red is an adjective describing color, intensity, or status (e.g., “red car,” “red hot,” or “in the red”). It denotes a hue in the visible spectrum and can imply urgency or warning in usage. In everyday speech, it functions as a modifier or predicate adjective and often carries cultural associations with warmth, danger, or passion. The core meaning centers on color perception, with extended uses in metaphoric language.
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