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Meaning ofshadein English

shade

us//ʃeɪd//uk//ʃeɪd//

Pluralshades
Past Tenseshaded
Participle Verbshading
Third Person Singularshades

Definitions

Noun
1. a color variation with added black; darker tone
2. darkness from blocked light
  The tree provided a cool shade from the hot summer sun.
3. object blocking sunlight
  The umbrella served as a portable shade on the beach.
4. a light bulb cover; lampshade
  The designer carefully selected a shade to match the lamp's base.
Verb
1. to win with a small advantage
  The team managed to shade their opponents by a single point.
2. to block or filter light
  The curtains will shade the room from direct sunlight.
3. to make a slight change; alter
  The artist learned to shade her drawings to create depth.
4. to darken (in drawing, etc.)
  The artist used different techniques to shade the portrait and create a realistic effect.
5. to subtly insult (someone) with indirect criticism
  Her comment was meant to shade her colleague, but it backfired and offended everyone.

Compounds / Phrases

lampshade nightshades sunshade eyeshade