SpellRight › Spelling
Uncommonshaded
The correct spelling is shaded.
How to pronounce shaded
verb
Say it like: Sha-ded
The correct spelling is shaded. To shield from light. For example: "The old oak tree shaded the lawn in the heat of the day."
Usage Examples
“The old oak tree shaded the lawn in the heat of the day.”
“Most politicians will shade the truth if it helps them.”
“The hillside was bright green, shading towards gold in the drier areas.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To shield from light.
- 2.To alter slightly.
- 3.To vary or approach something slightly, particularly in color.
- 4.(of a defensive player) To move slightly from one's normal fielding position.
- 5.To darken, particularly in drawing.
adjective
- 1.Being in the shade, not in direct light.
- 2.Having a slight colour added (of a diagram or picture) or being slightly darkened as if in the shade.
Similar words
Words related in meaning — check their spelling too.