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shade

The correct spelling is shade.

How to pronounce shade

/ʃeɪd/
noun

IPA: /ʃeɪd/

Say it like: Sha-de

The correct spelling is shade. Darkness where light, particularly sunlight, is blocked. For example: "The old oak tree gave shade in the heat of the day."

Usage Examples

The old oak tree gave shade in the heat of the day.

Close the shade, please: it's too bright in here.

I've painted my room in five lovely shades of pink and chartreuse.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Darkness where light, particularly sunlight, is blocked.
  2. 2.Something that blocks light, particularly in a window.
  3. 3.A variety of a colour/color, in particular one obtained by adding black (compare tint).
  4. 4.A subtle variation in a concept.
  5. 5.An aspect that is reminiscent of something.

verb

  1. 1.To shield from light.
  2. 2.To alter slightly.
  3. 3.To vary or approach something slightly, particularly in color.
  4. 4.(of a defensive player) To move slightly from one's normal fielding position.
  5. 5.To darken, particularly in drawing.

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