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shade noun
Meaning : Relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body.
Example :
It is much cooler in the shade.
There's too much shadiness to take good photographs.
Synonyms : shadiness, shadowiness
Translation in other languages :
Meaning : Protective covering that protects something from direct sunlight.
Example :
They used umbrellas as shades.
As the sun moved he readjusted the shade.
Translation in other languages :
Meaning : A subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude.
Example :
Without understanding the finer nuances you can't enjoy the humor.
Don't argue about shades of meaning.
Synonyms : nicety, nuance, refinement, subtlety
Meaning : A position of relative inferiority.
Example :
An achievement that puts everything else in the shade.
His brother's success left him in the shade.
Meaning : A slight amount or degree of difference.
Example :
A tad too expensive.
Not a tad of difference.
The new model is a shade better than the old one.
Synonyms : tad
Meaning : A representation of the effect of shadows in a picture or drawing (as by shading or darker pigment).
Meaning : A protective ornamental covering for a lamp, used to screen a light bulb from direct view.
Synonyms : lamp shade, lampshade
shade verb
Meaning : Represent the effect of shade or shadow on.
Synonyms : fill in
Meaning : Protect from light, heat, or view.
Example :
Shade your eyes when you step out into the bright sunlight.
Meaning : Vary slightly.
Example :
Shade the meaning.
Meaning : Pass from one quality such as color to another by a slight degree.
Example :
The butterfly wings shade to yellow.
