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shade

shade

 
 
pronunciation:
sheId
parts of speech:
noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: relative darkness resulting from the interception of light rays.
 
synonyms:
shadiness, shadow
antonyms:
light
definition 2: an area characterized by such darkness.
 
synonyms:
shadow, umbra
antonyms:
sun
definition 3: an object or device that intercepts or blocks light rays or heat, esp. a cone-shaped hood for a lamp, or a window shade.
definition 4: the intensity of darkness of a color.
three shades of green
synonyms:
cast, hue, tint, tone
definition 5: a small variation; nuance.
subtle shades of meaning
synonyms:
nuance, shading
definition 6: a hint or trace.
synonyms:
hint, shadow, suggestion, tinge, touch, trace
similar words:
ghost
definition 7: a ghost or spirit; specter.
synonyms:
apparition, ghost, phantasm, phantom, specter
definition 8: (pl.; informal) sunglasses.
synonyms:
sunglasses
definition 9: darkness in a drawing, painting, or the like, used for contrast and created by linear markings or use of dark color.
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part of speech: transitive verb
inflections: shades, shading, shaded
definition 1: to create shade or darkness on or in.
The tree shades the patio nicely in the summer.
synonyms:
shadow
similar words:
becloud, cloud, darken, dim, opaque, overshadow
definition 2: to hide or protect from light.
We shaded our eyes as we looked across the bright landscape.
synonyms:
shadow
similar words:
protect, screen, shield, veil
definition 3: to change by slight or imperceptible degrees.
She shaded the truth to make her point more clearly.
similar words:
adapt, adjust, alter, change, color, modify, vary
definition 4: to cover.
Shade the window, will you?
synonyms:
cover
antonyms:
uncover
similar words:
cloak, curtain, darken, screen
definition 5: to lower by small amounts.
That dealer often shades his prices.
similar words:
cut, lessen, lower, reduce
definition 6: to darken (an area of a drawing, painting, or the like) with parallel markings or with relatively dark color, creating contrast with areas of lighter color.
The artist shaded the background deeply, making the subject of the painting stand out starkly.
 
part of speech: intransitive verb
definition: to change or move by slight degrees, as into a different color or state.
similar words:
alter, change, color, dim, tone
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derivation: shaded (adj.)
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