Is it grey or gray?

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when referring to the color of an object, like ______ clouds, etc. which is the proper word to use? I think I heard somewhere that "gray" with an "a" is for names...but MS Word doesn't correct me with the spell check on both spellings of the word. help!

Answer 1

Wai
2 months ago


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What is the difference between GREY and GRAY?

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zen
2 months ago

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"Grey" is the British spelling, "gray" is American

Answer 2

grEy is the preferred spelling in most dictionaries.
grAy is listed as the second, but acceptable spelling.



Interesting that you asked about the name, because i DID have a relative named Gray, with an A.

Answer 3

I just checked Webster and he said it can be either. I have wondered that myself for a long time. So l looked it up. Have a nice day! No gray clouds or grey clouds!

Answer 4

Gray is the prefered spelling although grey is also a perfectly acceptable alternative.

Answer 5

Both are accepted when refering to the color

Answer 6

when you refer to the color is gray.

Answer 7

I would look in a box of Crayolas and go with which ever one it says. I say Gray, but I would trust Crayolas judgement.

Answer 8

gray is for the color

Answer 9

I had a teacher that said one was a European. I looked in the Websters dictionary and it lists boths spellings.
Sorry not much help here

Answer 10

I think it's either/or. My mom said that "grey" is British, and "gray" is American.