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- 23-Nov-2003, 12:38 #1
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gold/golden According to Cobuild, gold is only a noun,
- She is wearing a gold shirt.
while golden is only an adjective.
-a golden chain with a golden locket
Is there any difference when gold is used as a color, while golden is modifying the color?
- 23-Nov-2003, 13:15 #2
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Gold is used as both a noun and an adjective.
Golden, however, is only used as an adjective.When used as an adjective, gold more often than not means made of gold or containing gold.
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- 23-Nov-2003, 14:01 #3
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Threadstarter / Original Poster Then do you think if there are any differences when you say "a gold shirt"
instead of "a golden shirt"?
- 23-Nov-2003, 14:08 #4
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No. I do think gold shirt is more likely to be used.
- 23-Nov-2003, 20:57 #5
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Teacher I wouldn't say 'golden' there, but would for hair.
- 23-Nov-2003, 21:44 #6
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As in golden-haired boy?
Originally Posted by tdol I wouldn't say 'golden' there, but would for hair.
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- 23-Nov-2003, 21:48 #7
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Teacher Her hair is golden. She has golden hair. They both sound OK, but I'd use the the second morw.
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