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The correct spelling is shone.
How to pronounce shone
/ʃɒn/
verbIPA: /ʃɒn/
Say it like: Sho-ne
The correct spelling is shone. 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.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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