Meaning of the word "shade of" in English

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shade of

US /ʃeɪd ʌv/
UK /ʃeɪd ɒv/

Phrase

a slight amount or degree of something

Example:
There was a shade of sadness in her voice.
He showed a shade of reluctance to accept the offer.