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shade

Pronunciation: [ʃeɪd]

Word

Learn how to use shade in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “environment”

(noun) a dark area or shape that is made when something blocks light. Imagine standing under a tree on a sunny day; the area underneath is cooler and darker because the tree blocks the sunlight.

Example

We sat in the shade of the big oak tree to escape the heat.

Example

Without any shade from the sun, the beach was too hot to enjoy.

Example

Where can we find some shade to cool down?

Context: “color”

(noun) a particular kind of a color, often made darker by adding black. Think of it like mixing colors to get different versions of a color you like.

Example

The artist used a deep blue shade to paint the ocean.

Example

I didn’t like that shade of green; it was too bright for my taste.

Example

What shade do you want to paint the wall?

Context: “covering”

(verb) to block light from something, like using an umbrella to keep the sun away. It's like helping something stay cool and not too bright.

Example

I will shade the plant with a cloth so it doesn’t get too much sun.

Example

He forgot to shade the drawing, so it looks very flat and boring.

Example

Can you shade this part of your drawing to make it look better?

Context: “relationship”

(noun) a slight difference in meaning or feeling. Like when you talk about two things that are almost the same, but there's something a bit different about them.

Example

There’s a shade of difference between the two opinions, but they are still very similar.

Example

In this case, there isn't a shade of difference; the ideas are completely opposite.

Example

What shade of meaning did you find in her words?

How to pronounce shade

Pronunciation: [ʃeɪd]

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