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The correct spelling is shines.
How to pronounce shines
noun
Say it like: Shi-nes
The correct spelling is shines. Brightness from a source of light. For example: "She's certainly taken a shine to you."
Usage Examples
“She's certainly taken a shine to you.”
“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.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.Brightness from a source of light.
- 2.Brightness from reflected light.
- 3.Excellence in quality or appearance; splendour.
- 4.Shoeshine.
- 5.Sunshine.
verb
- 1.To emit light.
- 2.To reflect light.
- 3.To distinguish oneself; to excel.
- 4.To be effulgent in splendour or beauty.
- 5.To be eminent, conspicuous, or distinguished; to exhibit brilliant intellectual powers.
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