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shades

Pronunciation: [ʃeɪdz]

Word

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

Context: “clothing”

(noun) a type of eyewear that protects your eyes from bright sunlight. People wear shades when it's sunny outside to help them see better and to keep their eyes safe.

Example

I put on my shades before going to the beach to protect my eyes from the sun.

Example

I forgot my shades at home and it was too bright outside.

Example

Do you have any cool shades for this summer?

Context: “color”

(noun) a particular variety or degree of a color. Colors can have shades that are lighter or darker, just like when you mix a color with white or black.

Example

The artist used different shades of blue to paint the ocean.

Example

The two shades of green in the painting do not look good together.

Example

What shade of red do you like best?

Context: “light”

(noun) a place or area with less light. When you go into the shade, you step away from the bright sun and into a cooler spot.

Example

We sat under the tree in the shade to avoid the heat of the sun.

Example

There was no shade at the park, so it was really hot.

Example

Can we find some shade to sit in during our picnic?

Context: “covering”

(verb) to cover or block light from something. Like when you put a curtain in front of a window to keep the light out.

Example

She shades her eyes with her hand to see better in the bright sunlight.

Example

He didn't shade the lamp, so the light was too bright for reading.

Example

How can I shade the windows to keep the room cooler?

How to pronounce shades

Pronunciation: [ʃeɪdz]

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