Shade

Quick meaning: Shade is a noun meaning (uncountable) Darkness where light, particularly sunlight, is blocked.

Meaning

(uncountable) Darkness where light, particularly sunlight, is blocked.

More Meanings

1. (countable) Something that blocks light, particularly in a window.
2. (countable) A variety of a color, in particular one obtained by adding black (compare tint).
3. (figuratively) A subtle variation in a concept.
4. (figuratively, in the plural) An aspect that is reminiscent of something.
5. A very small degree of a quantity, or variety of meaning
6. (countable) A postage stamp showing an obvious difference in colour/color to the original printing and needing a separate catalogue/catalog entry.
7. (chiefly literary and fantasy) A ghost or specter; a spirit.

Example Sentences

Close the shade, please: it's too bright in here.

The old oak tree gave shade in the heat of the day.

Temps rose to a sweltering 40 degrees Celsius in the shade.

I've painted my room in five lovely shades of pink and chartreuse.

Word Forms

• shades
• shading
• shaded

Synonyms for shade

Depending on context, synonyms include wraith, specter, nuance, spectre, tincture, tone.

Antonyms for shade

Common opposites include unshade.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include shadowiness, shadiness, nuance, subtlety, nicety, refinement.

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