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BkkEnglish Fang Posted 12 years ago
Grammar
Gold vs Golden
Can anyone please advise me how to use 'Gold' and 'Golden'?
I understand that Gold is both 'noun' and 'adjective' but Golden is only 'adjective'. But today someone has just asked me whether we will use "golden" or "gold" with some kinds of accessories like ring or earrings? Should we say "golden ring" or "gold ring", for example?
Appreciate if anyone can give me correct answer.
I understand that Gold is both 'noun' and 'adjective' but Golden is only 'adjective'. But today someone has just asked me whether we will use "golden" or "gold" with some kinds of accessories like ring or earrings? Should we say "golden ring" or "gold ring", for example?
Appreciate if anyone can give me correct answer.
Top answer
A gold ring is made of real gold - from 10 Karat to 24 Karat. A golden ring is gold colored, but it's not guaranteed to be made of gold. So I expect it is made of some cheaper metal.
- A gold ring is made of real gold - from 10 Karat to 24 Karat.
- A golden ring is gold colored, but it's not guaranteed to be made of gold.
- So I expect it is made of some cheaper metal.
- A gold-plated ring usually is made of silver, but has a thin coat of gold evaporated onto the surface.
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A gold ring is made of real gold - from 10 Karat to 24 Karat.
A golden ring is gold colored, but it's not guaranteed to be made of gold. So I expect it is made of some cheaper metal.
A gold-plated ring usually is made of silver, but has a thin coat of gold evaporated onto the surface.
A golden ring is gold colored, but it's not guaranteed to be made of gold. So I expect it is made of some cheaper metal.
A gold-plated ring usually is made of silver, but has a thin coat of gold evaporated onto the surface.
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Thank you for your reply. And what about 'goldfish'? Why is it 'goldfish' instead of 'golden fish'?
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That is a nice way to trouble the answerer and you actually tricked him too!
Anyway, let me explain.
When we talk of gold, it is a pure noun, let's say proper noun. Someone says gold means it indicates to only gold.
Similarly, goldfish is kind of a name and I would say it a proper noun too.There is no goldtoad or goldalligator. When we say goldfish, it refers to that fis
Anyway, let me explain.
When we talk of gold, it is a pure noun, let's say proper noun. Someone says gold means it indicates to only gold.
Similarly, goldfish is kind of a name and I would say it a proper noun too.There is no goldtoad or goldalligator. When we say goldfish, it refers to that fis
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BkkEnglish FangThank you for your reply. And what about 'goldfish'? Why is it 'goldfish' instead of 'golden fish'?Goldfish (one word!) is just a common name for a fish that is used for kids' aquariums. There is also a common bird - a goldfinch. And we can't forget Goldfinger!
Golden is very common as a single word in a name:
For example, there
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pravuThat is a nice way to trouble the answerer and you actually tricked him too!There was no trick. He first asked about adjectives for jewelry items.
A goldfish is a living creature, and is not made of any metal. Now if a jewelry store sold goldfish charms or pendants, they could be described as golden goldfish charms, or gold goldfish charms. T
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pravuWhen we talk of gold, it is a pure noun, let's say proper noun. Someone says gold means it indicates to only gold.Similarly, goldfish is kind of a name and I would say it a proper noun too."Proper noun" has a specific meaning in English grammar. "Gold' and "goldfish" are common nouns, not proper nouns. (If you have actually named a specific fish "Goldf
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They both mean bright yellow in color or made of the metal gold. Both can have metaphorical connotations, but golden is generally used to heighten the imagery. For example:
He had on a gold ring. (This is straightforward usage, identifying the material the ring is made of.)
The elf produced a golden ring from under his cap. (In fairy tales things are supposed to sound amazing
He had on a gold ring. (This is straightforward usage, identifying the material the ring is made of.)
The elf produced a golden ring from under his cap. (In fairy tales things are supposed to sound amazing
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