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shining

The correct spelling is shining.

How to pronounce shining

/ˈʃaɪnɪŋ/
verb

IPA: /ˈʃaɪnɪŋ/

Say it like: Shi-nin-g

The correct spelling is shining. 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

Meanings

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.

noun

  1. 1.A bright emission of light; a gleam.

adjective

  1. 1.Emitting light.
  2. 2.Reflecting light.
  3. 3.Having a high polish or sheen.
  4. 4.Having exceptional merit.

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