shade

A2
Pronunciation
/ʃeɪd/
Noun
9 definition(s)
1 Definition

Darkness where light, particularly sunlight, is blocked.

Example Sentences
  • The old oak tree gave shade in the heat of the day.
2 Definition

Something that blocks light, particularly in a window.

Example Sentences
  • Close the shade, please: it's too bright in here.
3 Definition

A variety of a colour/color, in particular one obtained by adding black (compare tint).

Example Sentences
  • I've painted my room in five lovely shades of pink and chartreuse.
4 Definition

A subtle variation in a concept.

Example Sentences
  • shades of meaning
5 Definition

An aspect that is reminiscent of something.

Example Sentences
  • shades of Groucho
6 Definition

A very small degree of a quantity, or variety of meaning

7 Definition

A ghost or specter; a spirit.

Example Sentences
  • The adventurer was attacked by a shade.
8 Definition

A postage stamp showing an obvious difference in colour/color to the original printing and needing a separate catalogue/catalog entry.

9 Definition

(originally gay slang) Subtle insults.

Example Sentences
  • Why did you paint your room chartreuse? No shade; I'm genuinely curious.
Verb
9 definition(s)
1 Definition

To shield from light.

Example Sentences
  • The old oak tree shaded the lawn in the heat of the day.
2 Definition

To alter slightly.

Example Sentences
  • Most politicians will shade the truth if it helps them.
3 Definition

To vary or approach something slightly, particularly in color.

Example Sentences
  • The hillside was bright green, shading towards gold in the drier areas.
4 Definition

(of a defensive player) To move slightly from one's normal fielding position.

Example Sentences
  • Jones will shade a little to the right on this pitch count.
5 Definition

To darken, particularly in drawing.

Example Sentences
  • I draw contours first, gradually shading in midtones and shadows.
6 Definition

To surpass by a narrow margin.

Example Sentences
  • Both parties claimed afterwards that their man did best in the debate, but an early opinion poll suggested Mr Cameron shaded it.
7 Definition

To reduce (a window) so that only its title bar is visible.

Antonyms
unshade
8 Definition

To shelter; to cover from injury; to protect; to screen.

9 Definition

To present a shadow or image of; to shadow forth; to represent.