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Meaning of shade
noun
- Darkness where light, particularly sunlight, is blocked. Example: The old oak tree gave shade in the heat of the day.
- Something that blocks light, particularly in a window. Example: Close the shade, please: it's too bright in here.
- A variety of a colour/color, in particular one obtained by adding black (compare tint). Example: I've painted my room in five lovely shades of pink and chartreuse.
- A subtle variation in a concept. Example: shades of meaning
- An aspect that is reminiscent of something. Example: shades of Groucho
verb
- To shield from light. Example: The old oak tree shaded the lawn in the heat of the day.
- To alter slightly. Example: Most politicians will shade the truth if it helps them.
- To vary or approach something slightly, particularly in color. Example: The hillside was bright green, shading towards gold in the drier areas.
- (of a defensive player) To move slightly from one's normal fielding position. Example: Jones will shade a little to the right on this pitch count.
- To darken, particularly in drawing. Example: I draw contours first, gradually shading in midtones and shadows.
Source: Free Dictionary API.
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