She colored the cat green.

Meaning: She made the cat look green in color.

Choice of Words: The word cat is a common noun that refers to a furry, four-legged animal. Green is a color. When you put them together, it means the action of making the cat appear green in color.

Alternative Expressions

The cat is now a green color.

Meaning: The cat's fur is now green, like the color of grass.

Choice of Words: The cat (cat) has been changed to a color (green) that is like the grass outside.

Green is the new color of the cat.

Meaning: The cat used to be a different color, but now it is green.

Choice of Words: The cat (cat) has a new color (green) that is different from before.

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