Shade - definition, pronunciation, transcription
noun
as the sun moved he readjusted the shade
his brother's success left him in the shade
- a representation of the effect of shadows in a picture or drawing (as by shading or darker pigment)
- a protective ornamental covering for a lamp, used to screen a light bulb from direct view (syn: lampshade)
verb
- represent the effect of shade or shadow on (syn: fill in)
- protect from light, heat, or view
- vary slightly
Extra examples
The buildings cast shade on the plaza.
The tree provided plenty of shade.
These plants grow well in shade.
It was a hot sunny day, but luckily their seats for the game were in the shade.
We sat in the shade of a willow tree.
He used his hand as a shade as he looked out into the bright sunlight.
She pulled down the shades.
She was wearing a cool pair of shades.
Several large trees shade the house.
She shaded the drawing to give it depth.
The shaded part of the graph represents the amount of sales.
The article shaded the truth by revealing only one side of the story.
I have chosen to remain in the shade.
Look at all these kids' games - shades of my childhood.
The house is shaded from the midday heat by the tall trees.
Word forms
I/you/we/they: shade
he/she/it: shades
present participle: shading
past tense: shaded
past participle: shaded
singular: shade
plural: shades
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