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Meaning of the word shade in English

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shade

US /ʃeɪd/
UK /ʃeɪd/
"shade" picture

Noun

1.

a slight darkness caused by something blocking the direct light from the sun or a light source

Example:
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We sat in the shade of a large tree.
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The blinds provide good shade from the sun.
Synonym:
shadow gloom darkness dimness obscurity
2.

a particular type of a color, or a small difference in a color

Example:
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The walls were painted in a pale blue shade.
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There are many different shades of green in nature.
Synonym:
hue tint tone gradation nuance
3.

a device used to protect something from light or heat

Example:
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She pulled down the window shade to block the sun.
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The lamp has a beautiful fabric shade.
Synonym:
blind curtain screen cover awning

Verb

1.

to cover or screen from direct light

Example:
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She shaded her eyes with her hand to see better.
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The trees shade the house from the afternoon sun.
Synonym:
screen shelter cover block obscure
2.

to represent or show slight differences in color or tone

Example:
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The artist carefully shaded the drawing to create depth.
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You can shade the colors from light to dark.
Synonym:
tint color hue blend graduate
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be shaded shades of gray