shining
Pronunciation: [ˈʃaɪnɪŋ]
Word
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?
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