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shining

Pronunciation: [ˈʃaɪnɪŋ]

Word

Learn how to use shining in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “appearance”

(adjective) when something is very bright and gives off light. A shining object sparkles and catches your attention, like the sun or a shiny new toy.

Example

The stars were shining brightly in the night sky.

Example

The lamp was not shining because the light bulb was burned out.

Example

Why is the moon shining so clearly tonight?

Context: “action”

(verb) to make something bright or to give off light. When you shine something, like a flashlight, it lights up the area around it.

Example

I will shine my shoes until they look brand new.

Example

She didn’t shine her car before the party, so it looked dirty.

Example

Can you shine the flashlight to help me see?

How to pronounce shining

Pronunciation: [ˈʃaɪnɪŋ]

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