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The correct spelling is shades.
How to pronounce shades
/ʃeɪdz/
nounIPA: /ʃeɪdz/
Say it like: Sha-des
The correct spelling is shades. 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.Darkness where light, particularly sunlight, is blocked.
- 2.Something that blocks light, particularly in a window.
- 3.A variety of a colour/color, in particular one obtained by adding black (compare tint).
- 4.A subtle variation in a concept.
- 5.An aspect that is reminiscent of something.
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.
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