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shined

The correct spelling is shined.

How to pronounce shined

/ʃaɪnd/
verb

IPA: /ʃaɪnd/

Say it like: Shi-ned

The correct spelling is shined. To emit light. For example: "My nephew tried other sports before deciding on football, which he shone at right away, quickly becoming the star of his school team."

Usage Examples

My nephew tried other sports before deciding on football, which he shone at right away, quickly becoming the star of his school team.

I shone my light into the darkness to see what was making the noise.

in hunting, to shine the eyes of a deer at night by throwing a light on them

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To emit light.
  2. 2.To reflect light.
  3. 3.To distinguish oneself; to excel.
  4. 4.To be effulgent in splendour or beauty.
  5. 5.To be eminent, conspicuous, or distinguished; to exhibit brilliant intellectual powers.

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