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shines

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. 1.Brightness from a source of light.
  2. 2.Brightness from reflected light.
  3. 3.Excellence in quality or appearance; splendour.
  4. 4.Shoeshine.
  5. 5.Sunshine.

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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