What is difference between "painted and painted in"

Question

I saw a two sentence.

1) "Buildings are painted red."

2) "Buildings are painted in different colors."

Question1) Why the second sentence uses "in".

Question 2) It is possible this sentence? "Buildings are painted different colors."

CalifJim · Accepted Answer

hihope~~I saw a two sentence.~~ I saw two sentences.

hihope1) "Buildings are painted red."
2) "Buildings are painted in different colors."
Question1) Why ~~the second sentence uses~~ does the second sentence use "in".
Question 2) ~~It is possible~~ Is this sentence possible? "Buildings are painted different colors."

1) "in" is used with painted if you mention a color or colors, but it is optional.

The buildings are painted red. / The buildings are painted in red.
The buildings are painted different colors. / ... painted in different colors.

2) Yes, your sentence is possible.

CJ

What is difference between "painted and painted in"

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